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Neutral wire for light switchs

  • 10-11-2020 06:48PM
    #1
    Samuel T. Cogley
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    Is it a big job to get a neutral wirte put in for some 3 gang switches? They would have multiple lights on one of the switches. An example being the outside lights around the house and the kitchen down lighters (6 of).

    The ultimate goal is smart switches like the Sonoff ones.


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  • #2
    aido79
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    Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »
    Is it a big job to get a neutral wirte put in for some 3 gang switches? They would have multiple lights on one of the switches. An example being the outside lights around the house and the kitchen down lighters (6 of).

    The ultimate goal is smart switches like the Sonoff ones.

    Depends on the type of house you have. In a bungalow it's relatively easy. Upstairs in a 2 storey would be relatively easy too. Downstairs in a 2 storey would be a lot of hassle.


  • #3
    2011
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    There is a version of Sonoff switches that does not require a neutral.


  • #4
    Samuel T. Cogley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,679 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    2011 wrote: »
    There is a version of Sonoff switches that does not require a neutral.

    Do you know of they need a capacitor wired in? Thanks for the heads up!


  • #5
    spaceHopper
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    Hartington heath have one that use a cap for led lights


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