Hi guys, I was hoping for some guidance in installing a light switch. This is my first post, so I hope this is in the right forum.
In my bedroom, I have MR16 LED bulbs and a light switch by my bedroom door (on/off switch, no dimmer) and another one next to the bed (dimmer switch) that control the same 4 lights. I am replacing them because I want to change the color from almond to white and I want the ability to dim the lights from the bedroom entrance rather than one side of the bed.
Initially, I installed the Lutron Maestro MACL-153M, but this switch is causing me problems and makes a loud buzzing sound when it tries to dim. LED M16 bulbs have issues with dimming. So I contacted Lutron and they advised me to get the Maestro PRO. They also told me to make sure I have a "neutral wire" to hook up the PRO.
If you look at this video, they show you what the PRO looks like:
Here's the instruction manual for the PRO: https://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/3691112_ENG.pdf
I have 3 wires. White, black, red. Red goes on the blue traveler wire screw. Black goes on the black screw. White goes on the gold screw. What do I do with the middle of the three screws (the silver terminal) that's supposed to be for "neutral." Do I need to have something go there? My concern is if I do not have something set up for the neutral wire on the silver terminal? I'm concerned if there's no wire there set up, it will not act as a PRO, but will act more like the MACL-153M switch.
In the wall box, there are two other switches that control other lights in the bedroom. Behind these three switches, there are a bunch of white wires bundled together into a single wire nut. Would I take the neutral wire that comes with the switch, attach one end to the PRO silver terminal and the other end to the bundled white wires? I'm not an electrician and I'm not an expert with this stuff. I've swapped out outlets and light switches before and there's no issue as long as I know which wire is going where. I can post a picture if you guys would like it.
The PRO is hard to find and Home Depot and Lowe's do not carry it. Only local electrical stores do and I wouldn't be able to return it if I open it. So I want to make sure I can actually hook this switch up before I make that $60 plunge.
I hope someone can help me and provide some guidance. Thank you so much for your time.
In my bedroom, I have MR16 LED bulbs and a light switch by my bedroom door (on/off switch, no dimmer) and another one next to the bed (dimmer switch) that control the same 4 lights. I am replacing them because I want to change the color from almond to white and I want the ability to dim the lights from the bedroom entrance rather than one side of the bed.
Initially, I installed the Lutron Maestro MACL-153M, but this switch is causing me problems and makes a loud buzzing sound when it tries to dim. LED M16 bulbs have issues with dimming. So I contacted Lutron and they advised me to get the Maestro PRO. They also told me to make sure I have a "neutral wire" to hook up the PRO.
If you look at this video, they show you what the PRO looks like:
Here's the instruction manual for the PRO: https://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/3691112_ENG.pdf
I have 3 wires. White, black, red. Red goes on the blue traveler wire screw. Black goes on the black screw. White goes on the gold screw. What do I do with the middle of the three screws (the silver terminal) that's supposed to be for "neutral." Do I need to have something go there? My concern is if I do not have something set up for the neutral wire on the silver terminal? I'm concerned if there's no wire there set up, it will not act as a PRO, but will act more like the MACL-153M switch.
In the wall box, there are two other switches that control other lights in the bedroom. Behind these three switches, there are a bunch of white wires bundled together into a single wire nut. Would I take the neutral wire that comes with the switch, attach one end to the PRO silver terminal and the other end to the bundled white wires? I'm not an electrician and I'm not an expert with this stuff. I've swapped out outlets and light switches before and there's no issue as long as I know which wire is going where. I can post a picture if you guys would like it.
The PRO is hard to find and Home Depot and Lowe's do not carry it. Only local electrical stores do and I wouldn't be able to return it if I open it. So I want to make sure I can actually hook this switch up before I make that $60 plunge.
I hope someone can help me and provide some guidance. Thank you so much for your time.
