One Way Dimmer Switch Wiring Diagram. This lets you dim from one location and turn the lights on and off from another. In this diagram the source is in the middle of the circuit along with the dimmer switch.
With a standard single pole dimmer a single switch controls the light. When replacing an existing 3 way switch take note of how the existing switch is wired before you remove the wiring then refer to your notes to help you wire the new 3 way dimmer switch. Obviously the reverse is true to dim and turn off.
The source hot wire is spliced to the common on the dimmer and the neutral is splice through to the light fixture.
The source hot wire is spliced to the common on the dimmer and the neutral is splice through to the light fixture. If only one switch controls the light purchase a single pole dimmer. Also included are wiring arrangements for multiple light fixtures controlled by one switch two switches on one box and a split receptacle controlled by two. Many manufacturers are now producing dimmer switches that can be used for either single pole or 3 way switches.
