I purchased the 8 button keypad (2334-223) and I would like to install it without replacing an existing light switch. I want to install a new junction box higher up above the light switches (closer to eye level) and simply run the hot, neutral, and ground from the existing light switch box to the new box. Can I ignore the red load wire on the keypad and cap it so the keypad will operate as an in wall controller?
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X10 wall switch dimmers. Stole power through the load and no Neutral power connection was needed. Insteon switches need a Neutral power connection. You hopefully will find a Neutral power connection bundle in the back of the electrical box for power needs. There is one two wire Insteon dimmer wall switch. That needs no Neutral but is limited to incandescent loads only. As it steals power through the load.
The other options. Is rewire the switch loop to provide Line and Neutral. Cap off the Load wire and then put a micro module inside the light fixture linked to the switch.
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