Neter66 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I have my friendly neighbourhood sparky installing my switches / keypads / dimmers tomorrow.Going through my inventory, I think I may have mis-ordered some parts.For my 3 or 4 way switches, some of which are on dimmers, I have purchased 1x dimmer and 2x switch. I'm thinking it should have been 1x dimmer and 1x or 2x 2 button keypad.Is it possible to turn a switch into a keypad, by not wiring the load (?) wire to the switch? Or, does the switch need a load to be able to actually work? Or, am I completely out to lunch, and should be sent back to remedial electricity 101 class?What about for normal 3 ways which are not dimmers, can I do the same thing? Wire 1x switch to connect to the load, and the other 1x or 2x switches to become simple 2 button keypads. Or, when you are not dimming, does it even matter if all 3 switches are hooked up exactly the same?ThanksD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henniae Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Save yourself the trouble and get keypads for your multi-way lighting. In regard to the 3way which are not dimmers. Install dimmers, why would you want a light that can't be dimmed unless it is a non-dimable light like a CFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Do it right and get keypads. You'll never get the proper experience if you rig it up with switches instead of keypads. Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanE Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I agree. Don't try and use dimmers as 2-button keypads.Get keypads.RyanE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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