trying to replace a light switch with motion sensitive switch
#1
12-14-19, 11:51 PM
replacing a light switch with a motion sensor
I am trying to replace a light switch with a motion-sensor switch. The current switch is lighted (i.e. it has a tiny light to help locate the switch in the dark).
Below is a picture of the current connections. It has 2 black wires and a ground wire. There is also a bunch of white wires tucked in but not connected to the switch (2nd picture).
Below is a picture of the current connections. It has 2 black wires and a ground wire. There is also a bunch of white wires tucked in but not connected to the switch (2nd picture).
Last edited by PJmax; 12-15-19 at 10:30 AM. Reason: resized pictures
#3
12-15-19, 05:30 AM
Member
So what's your question? What don't you know how to connect?
The black wire is your power source. A switch (any switch) will open or close that power.
Post a pic of your new switch.
The black wire is your power source. A switch (any switch) will open or close that power.
Post a pic of your new switch.
#4
12-15-19, 09:15 AM
Here is the link to the product:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Is there any way to guess which wire would be neutral? I have found that wires in my place are not properly color-coded.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Is there any way to guess which wire would be neutral? I have found that wires in my place are not properly color-coded.
#5
12-15-19, 09:40 AM
Forum Topic Moderator
You do not have a neutral at the three way switch.
the single pole switch has a group of neutrals not connected to the switch.
the single pole switch has a group of neutrals not connected to the switch.
#6
12-15-19, 10:33 AM
Group Moderator
You have a single pole switch with two black wires. With the switch turned off you need to measure for voltage on either one. The wire that has 120v on it is the LINE or HOT. The wire that has nothing on it is LOAD or LIGHT.
The white wire from the switch goes to the three white wire splice.
The white wire from the switch goes to the three white wire splice.
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