Replacing switch with timer issue.
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07-25-18, 04:34 PM
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Replacing switch with timer issue.
We have a switch operating an exterior light with power being carried on via the 3 wire from switch to 3 separate plugs on deck. All operates fine until I replace switch with Leviton timer. Tester shows "open neutral" but does NOT show that if simple paddle switch is left in.
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07-25-18, 04:40 PM
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We'd need to know what you have for wiring at the switch.
Is it JUST a single three wire cable ?
If yes.... one wire will be hot, white will be neutral and the third wire is switched.
Is it JUST a single three wire cable ?
If yes.... one wire will be hot, white will be neutral and the third wire is switched.
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07-25-18, 05:33 PM
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14/2 coming in direct from pony panel in garage...14/3 going to light fixture...14/2 from light fixture to remaining plugs.
When I had simple switch wired up...whites married off together, black in and black out to one terminal on switch and red to the other terminal...everything works fine.
when I replace with a timer trouble arises.
When I had simple switch wired up...whites married off together, black in and black out to one terminal on switch and red to the other terminal...everything works fine.
when I replace with a timer trouble arises.
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07-25-18, 06:14 PM
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If I'm following you and light is before the receptacles.
Power im black pigtailed to timer line in and black of 3-conductor cable.
Red of 3-conductor cable to timer load out.
All whites together.
Red and white to lights.
Black and whites out to first receptacle.
If your switch was intended for either a single switch situation or a 3-way switch you may have a wire left over unused.
Power im black pigtailed to timer line in and black of 3-conductor cable.
Red of 3-conductor cable to timer load out.
All whites together.
Red and white to lights.
Black and whites out to first receptacle.
If your switch was intended for either a single switch situation or a 3-way switch you may have a wire left over unused.
Last edited by ray2047; 07-25-18 at 07:04 PM.
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07-26-18, 04:58 AM
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You are correct regarding sequence of fixtures and that is switch - light - receptacle.
Would I treat this is a 3-way situation? I have followed the Leviton instructions as if it's a 3way so perhaps that's my issue...there is NOT a second switch beyond the light.
I will try your suggestion today...thx for your attention.
Would I treat this is a 3-way situation? I have followed the Leviton instructions as if it's a 3way so perhaps that's my issue...there is NOT a second switch beyond the light.
I will try your suggestion today...thx for your attention.
