Do you need a special dimmer for a 3 way switch?
When using a 3-way dimmer switch, you should only have one dimmer on the circuit. The other light switches turn the lights off and on to the level set by the dimmer. For this reason, you don’t want to dim the lights to off.
Do I need two 3 way dimmers?
You will need a three-way dimmer and a three-way switch. This lets you dim from one location and turn the lights on and off from another. If only one switch controls the light, purchase a single-pole dimmer. If two switches control a single light or a group of lights, you will need a three-way dimmer.
Are all LED dimmers ELV?
While most integrated LEDs require an ELV dimmer, some European brands do use the 0-10 volt system.
Can I use 2 dimmers on a 3 way switch?
The answer is no. If you set up a 3-way switch for your light, there can’t be multiple dimmers. However, there are workarounds to this. Such as placing one dimmer on the line leading into the first switch.
Can you use a 3-way dimmer on a single-pole?
Yep! 3-way switches can work just fine as a single-pole. You’ll just have a couple of poles open.
Can you put two dimmers on the same circuit?
You can only have one dimmer per group. You can put the dimmer at either location, but not both locations. There are “companion” dimmers available from some companies, that allow you to place additional dimmers in the circuit.
How does a 3-way dimmer switch work?
It functions perfectly with a standard three-way switch at the other end. The standard switch causes the light to come on at whatever the last dim setting was. It smoothly dims from almost nothing to full. The switch is programmable to work with another of its own kind or a standard 3-way.
Is the Lutron Diva dimmer worth the money?
Yes, it’s expensive. But I just sucked it up; it works where other models failed. Thanks, Lutron! Now lower your prices! Like many others, I am here because the cheaper Diva Dimmer by Lutron, which is “LED compatible”, made my LED bulbs buzz like crazy.
How do you turn off the lights on a Lutron light switch?
Double tap and lights go to full ON automatically from any setting. Press and hold to slowly turn off after a one minute delay (an led on the switch flashes to tell you delayed OFF has been activated. Outstanding—had terrible differential mode noise on my AC line coming from the Lutron CL dimmers.
What are the features of the Lutron glow feature?
Features a built-in, soft glow night light. For use with incandescent or halogen 120-volt light bulbs. For electronic low-voltage applications. Use with Claro 3 and 4-way switches or standard paddle switches. For your convenience, Lutron technical support is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.