So I'm using insteon switches. I need to buy a switch for every light I want to control and then possibly tie into my control system? Wow that could be a lot.of.switches. 5 br, kitchen , DR,LR, outside lights, hallway etc. Etc. Could be 20.switches especially when. Using a few 3 ways
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Yes a Insteon Switch in every location you want to control. Including one at every three way position.
A few things you may want to look at. You need Line and Neutral power in every location. Along with the Load connection.
Three ways you may have to reuse a traveler wire between them to get power to both locations. Make sure you have a Neutral power connection in the locations.
Some used a switch loop where there is no Neutral at the switches location the Load and Line where connected when the switch was On and the lights Neutral was inside the light fixture.
There are some ways to put a micro module inside the light itself for one way to over come a switch loop.
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Originally posted by BLH View PostYes a Insteon Switch in every location you want to control. Including one at every three way position.
A few things you may want to look at. You need Line and Neutral power in every location. Along with the Load connection.
Three ways you may have to reuse a traveler wire between them to get power to both locations. Make sure you have a Neutral power connection in the locations.
Some used a switch loop where there is no Neutral at the switches location the Load and Line where connected when the switch was On and the lights Neutral was inside the light fixture.
There are some ways to put a micro module inside the light itself for one way to over come a switch loop.Last edited by lacyarteaga; 11-24-2020, 12:33 AM.
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Originally posted by mstrlucky74 View PostSo I'm using insteon switches. I need to buy a switch for every light I want to control and then possibly tie into my control system? Wow that could be a lot.of.switches. 5 br, kitchen , DR,LR, outside lights, hallway etc. Etc. Could be 20.switches especially when. Using a few 3 waysLast edited by INSTEON John; 07-29-2023, 03:11 PM. Reason: Erased hidden code linked to a non-relevant web site like spam
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