Hi,
I want to install a smart light switch and when I took the cover off my existing light switch I was very confused by what I saw.
New lights switch that I want to install:
here is my existing lights switch. I see the white neutral wires in the back (not in use) but what do I do with the red wire and black wires?
there are no other lights in the room but my sump pump is in the same room.
I tried wiring the following:
white: white
black:black
black:black
the result was the lights wouldn't turn on but for some reason, I could turn my sump pump on or off from the light switch.
i appreciate any guidance with this so I don't have to hire an electrician.
thank you
I want to install a smart light switch and when I took the cover off my existing light switch I was very confused by what I saw.
New lights switch that I want to install:
here is my existing lights switch. I see the white neutral wires in the back (not in use) but what do I do with the red wire and black wires?
there are no other lights in the room but my sump pump is in the same room.
I tried wiring the following:
white: white
black:black
black:black
the result was the lights wouldn't turn on but for some reason, I could turn my sump pump on or off from the light switch.
i appreciate any guidance with this so I don't have to hire an electrician.
thank you