light switch
#1
01-21-00, 12:20 PM
I have a fixture that can be turned on at 3 different places. I want to replace one of these with a dimmer. The fixture has 12 25 watt bulbs. What specs. do I look for in a dimmer switch?
#2
01-21-00, 05:18 PM
Hi John,
The standard, smallest dimmer is rated for 600 watts which will cover your needs.
You will need a 3/way dimmer and since you have three switches you will need to find any one of two three way switches to replace. You will also run across a 4/way which stays.
Wire it as follows, Most have three wire leads. Usually two of one color - equal travelers and one black which is the other wire that is left which must either be the switch leg or the hot leg.
The standard, smallest dimmer is rated for 600 watts which will cover your needs.
You will need a 3/way dimmer and since you have three switches you will need to find any one of two three way switches to replace. You will also run across a 4/way which stays.
Wire it as follows, Most have three wire leads. Usually two of one color - equal travelers and one black which is the other wire that is left which must either be the switch leg or the hot leg.
