I'm in the US and not an electrician, but I know how to use a multimeter.
I'm replacing a Lutron MACL-153M electronic dimmable light switch. Single pole; it controls the ceiling light above the kitchen sink.
For some reason, It's on the same circuit as the master bedroom instead of the plethora of circuits in the kitchen.
3 wires in the switch box: Ground (Copper), Black and White.
I wired in the new switch the same way the previous one was:
1) Green Ground to Copper ground wire via wire nut
2) White wire to lower screw (Black)
3) Black Wire to upper screw (Brass)
Lutron instructions say the Blue screw (Top, opposite Brass screw) will not be used.
I assume this is for situations where one fixture is controlled by multiple switches.
Restored power at the breaker, and no dice.
Multi-meter set to V / AC shows the following:
Red probe to Black wire + Black Probe to White Wire: 3.58V
Red Probe to Black Wire + Black Probe to Copper Ground Wire: 118V
Red Probe to White Wire + Black Probe to Copper Ground Wire: 121V
What am I looking at here and how do I correct it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
v/r
Jim
I'm replacing a Lutron MACL-153M electronic dimmable light switch. Single pole; it controls the ceiling light above the kitchen sink.
For some reason, It's on the same circuit as the master bedroom instead of the plethora of circuits in the kitchen.
3 wires in the switch box: Ground (Copper), Black and White.
I wired in the new switch the same way the previous one was:
1) Green Ground to Copper ground wire via wire nut
2) White wire to lower screw (Black)
3) Black Wire to upper screw (Brass)
Lutron instructions say the Blue screw (Top, opposite Brass screw) will not be used.
I assume this is for situations where one fixture is controlled by multiple switches.
Restored power at the breaker, and no dice.
Multi-meter set to V / AC shows the following:
Red probe to Black wire + Black Probe to White Wire: 3.58V
Red Probe to Black Wire + Black Probe to Copper Ground Wire: 118V
Red Probe to White Wire + Black Probe to Copper Ground Wire: 121V
What am I looking at here and how do I correct it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
v/r
Jim