I’m a new spark and not come across this before. There is a hallway, 3 switches for the lights. One each end and one in the middle. Not the standard 2-way and intermediate switching I expected but client would like a dimmer fitted. All switches work and there’s definitely no other switches. Any ideas?
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They are all intermediate switches.
I don't think you can get dimmer switches which are intermediate switches. (There are intermediate dimmer "modules" but they are just an intermediate mechanical switch in a dimmer 'body')
You could put a single dimmer at the switch position in the last photo. There appears to be a neutral there, so could put a Quinetic (or other brand) dimmer switch/receiver, and then Quinetic (or other!) rf switches stuck elsewhere!
Or rewire it for one master and two slave dimmer switches
This is what I think you've got:
I don't think you can get dimmer switches which are intermediate switches. (There are intermediate dimmer "modules" but they are just an intermediate mechanical switch in a dimmer 'body')
You could put a single dimmer at the switch position in the last photo. There appears to be a neutral there, so could put a Quinetic (or other brand) dimmer switch/receiver, and then Quinetic (or other!) rf switches stuck elsewhere!
Or rewire it for one master and two slave dimmer switches
This is what I think you've got:
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Really appreciate your reply, all makes sense. I only need the 1 dimmer but it’s at the opposite end to that last photo. Think I will recommend rewiring the switches to be the easiest option as there are still renovation works ongoing in this area and floors coming up upstairs.
Just about to reply to this thread, but the little yellow 'more posts' came up as soon as I started to type, and I see DefyG has beaten me to it.
Yeah that’s a great idea. Thank you all for your more experienced eyeballs. Saved me a headache, am back on the job Tuesday and looking forward to it.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a circular intermediate switch configuration like that in the wild. Was always taught 2x 2 ways and as many intermediates as was required.
Learn something new every day.
But as explained above, there’s a solution as you’ve got all the cables you need in the box’s.
I suppose with this, you can place the dimmer at whatever switch location is most convenient.
Learn something new every day.
But as explained above, there’s a solution as you’ve got all the cables you need in the box’s.
I suppose with this, you can place the dimmer at whatever switch location is most convenient.
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