Hi everyone, I'm trying to convert my standard 3-gang light switch into a wireless one. However, I'm a bit confused about how the wiring should be connected to the new switch.
In the attached photo, I believe there are 3 wires (#2,3,4) which are connected each of the 3 lights. I think wire #1 is the mains power, but I'm not sure what the 2 red loop wires are (Active or Neutral?)
For the connection, I've tried connecting:
#1 to A
#2 to A1
#3 to A2
#4 to A3
However, this doesn't seem to work and I'm not sure how to connect the neutral (N) terminal...
I stopped back to look over this thread. I labeled where your four wires go.
1-3 are the switched hots out to your lights.
4 is the always live hot in.
You do not have neutral in that picture. That's what you need.
I'm a bit confused about the lack of a neutral wire in the existing switch, how can it work without a neutral wire? Do i need to tap into another neutral nearby?
The switches themselves don't require a neutral to turn the light on and off.
Your wireless control is what needed the neutral to operate the wireless receiver.
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Hello. I just installed an outdoor motion detector porch light at my front door. I did not tape over the wire nuts. The original ones were taped. Is tape required? Im not sure if i should take it apart and tape it. The silicone may be dry by now. I did make sure the nuts were secure. Im sure the added protection of the tape is a good thing, but is it worth taking it apart again?
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09-17-21, 07:56 AM
Help installing wireless 3 gang light switch
