Wiring Dimmers
#1
12-23-02, 09:49 AM
Wiring Dimmers
I am trying to put a dimmer on a dining room light that has a Receptacle tied to it as well. I have the the 2 black wires which I assume I would put the dimmer between, the 2 white wires are tied together. The problem ends up with the red wire that is there,It was wired to the original switch that was there where would I put that , I don't care if the receptacle is controlled by the switch, I just want a dimmer on the lights
#4
12-23-02, 11:37 AM
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If you're sure that this is a single pole switch (i.e., the old switch had "on" and "off" on the lever), then try connecting both black wires to one of the dimmer wires, and the red to the other dimmer wire.
If that doesn't work, try the only other two possibilities (i.e., each black with the red).
In any case, leave the white wires alone.
If that doesn't work, try the only other two possibilities (i.e., each black with the red).
In any case, leave the white wires alone.
