How to: Dimmer Switch Single-Pole wiring | Save Money TV

A clear, concise 4 minute demonstration of how to wire a dimmer for single-pole (1 switch controlling fixture) applications. Save money. Save time. Live better!
0:00 Intro Credits
0:19 Dimmer Switch Wire Explanation (Single Pole)
1:01 Tools Needed
1:21 How to Connect Dimmer Switch Wires
3:15 Dimmer Wire Connections Example
3:36 Outro
#diy #educational #electrical #homerenovation #dimmer #lightswitch #singlepoledimmer #dimmerwiring

[@swampybman7741]

Out of ten "How To" for dimmers this is the ONLY one that shows complete wiring. Gratz!

[@jelendrez3729]

this is the most clear and detailed explanation on youtube. thank you

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Glad it was helpful, thank you for watching!

[@jeffdaly8216]

Finally someone that simplified how to do this. Great

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[@theredraven9099]

Thank you so much! I went through several other videos and no one had it as simple and well displayed as this.

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[@mhenhawke5093]

Thank you for making it simple and understandable. I've been looking on the net for hours for one that you showed exactly. Everyone else made it sound like rocket science and they were different switch's. But you nailed it and i thank/you ,now i won't have too worry about my apartment burning down. Thanks for keeping it simple and to the point. M.

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[@MariaPeng23]

Very true! Very helpful. Thanks.

[@docjohnson3980]

Hands down the best teaching video on KZbin on how to install a dimmer light switch. Great job bro you sure earned my respect. 👍🙏

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Awesome! Thank you!

[@catherineboudreau513]

I’ve wired a bunch of outlets and switches before, but never seen one with a switch prewired. You’re very easy to follow video and layout made it absolutely a piece of cake. Thank you for posting.

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Awesome, glad to hear it. Thanks for watching!

[@krisrocker437]

First off, thank you very much for the crystal clear explanation (laying out pieces on the table made it much easier to understand). I have been searching on youtube for exactly this and I havent been able to find a good one with such clear explanation as your video. Thanks again for helping me and others as well. Keep up the good work, sir!

[@haley-annemiller8641]

Thank you! I'm adding a dimmer instead of replacing an existing switch and all the other tutorials sort of blow right passed the part where you deal with the line in and line out. Re-reading the instructions AFTER watching your concise explanation, NOW it makes sense.

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Glad it helped!

[@fredsalazar620]

Like the other comments, i think you have the best video explaining how it works, all the other ones show the wires in the box which makes it harder to follow, and the cat at the end was the icing on the cake, thank you

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Thank you Fred, I'm glad it was helpful. :-)

[@luv2trvl627]

This is the best explained video on KZbin. I added and installed my new light fixtures and switches just watching this video. Thank you for this video!

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[@user-cr6ki4qs4y]

This is by far the best video for this! I for searched for hours trying to find a simple to understand live layout of how to install an switch to a lamp (from scratch). Before watching this video I burnt a Lutron switch but now thanks to you I was able to connect 5 new connections successfully. Much appreciated 🙏 and you've earned a Subscriber.

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Awesome, thank you. Glad it was helpful!

[@Surfguy33]

Thank you! This helped me soooo much. I could not figure out what I was doing wrong for 2 days of trying to install our new dimmer switch. Your video saved me from hiring an electrician! Thank you!!

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[@Surfguy33]

@@SaveMoneyTV Yes, of course!! Thanks again!

[@estimatora1419]

What were you doing wrong curious

[@karlhennig2698]

You have line in (hot) and line out identified. At the wall however we see only two black and they aren't labelled line and load. Other videos say that it doesn't matter which way they are connected. On a LED dimmer however, is this still the case. In other words... in future videos can I suggest addressing this central question.

[@TH3_DON_M3G4]

Just what I needed. Thanks

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Glad I could help!

[@pankajmistry4600]

Perfect, just what I needed to know for a single pole application. Thanks

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[@bstubblefield59]

Very simple and clearly understood demo. THANK YOU!!!

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[@the70oojudge]

Awsome!! Been out of wiring for a time. Very well done thank you!!!

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[@nulex04]

Great video! Thank you for making it so straightforward!

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[@bombpatrick8950]

Finally someone posting a wired out dimmer switch without the easy as shown in crappy directions in small print. Good illustration sir and thank you.

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Thank you! 👍

[@TheDonzim]

@@SaveMoneyTV what about the other red wire that was labeled?

[@bombpatrick8950]

@@TheDonzim That is for 3 way wiring a switch

[@rock3048]

HI again, Everything went perfect, as you have perfectly explained. It took me more time, due to the new installations and hidden wiring. What a pleasure to get such a interesting video. Thank you so much. I am now your new fans and subscribed to your channel.

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Very helpful thanks!

[@thewolfhunter]

THANK YOU SIR.. I viewed at least 5 videos on how to install a dimmer switch. And let me tell you and your viewers. Your video was the simplest and easiest..I put my 92 year old mothers kitchen dimmer switch in less than 5 minutes. It was straight forward and on point.. I give you two thumbs up👍👍 and I am going to share your video.. GREAT JOB, GREAT EASY VIDEO.

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Dude you made it so simple. Best by far off all. Keep it up.

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[@MontanaFree]

Just what I needed. Thank you!

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[@clyde733]

After watching this video I know exactly what to do. The other videos I viewed weren't nearly as good and failed to adequately explain the process. Thanks!!

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[@johnpearson8586]

Love the Cat and his help identifying the Black or hot wire in :)

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hahaha, sometimes, when things don't go as planned, you've just got to roll with it. :-)

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[@ajaj8826]

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[@seanc5062]

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[@Ross.garage]

Thank you for the demonstration! Very helpful

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Nice... Thanks for the simple and to the point video

[@Tdub66]

Thank you, best one I’ve seen so far, excellent setup and explanation.

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[@Persist_Music]

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Simple explanation... and nice layouts to make it easy to grasp

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Thanks for the help man!!👍

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[@MariaPeng23]

Thank you so much for this info. Very appreciated. I could replace a dimmer in my house. Many blessings!

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Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@atrain132]

Thanks for this. I do have a reassurance question though lol. My box has 4 black wires. 3 white neutral wires, and 3 bare copper wires. Home was built in '98. There was no ground wire connected to the original light switch. Just 2 of the 4 black wires; which are connected at the bottom, and the top. I'm installing a new LED recessed light from Commercial Electric; with a Lutron CL Dimmer LED switch ( DVWCL - 153PH - WH ). There are 4 wires on the new LED switch. Black. Red. Green. Red & White which I have capped off, because I'm not using it as a three-way from 2 separate locations. My question is would I leave the 3 White Neutral wires alone, and connect the green wire from the switch to 1 of the bare copper wires or all 3? Black from switch to black Line in, and Red wire from switch to black Load out wire? Hope this makes sense, and any help would be appreciated.

[@casino007007]

the dimmer switch Exactly same like my now I know how to install a single pole switch .thank you for the video.

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[@jimmyhred]

Thanks a lot so easy well done !!

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[@LoveUSA100]

Excellent explanation, thank you

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[@jeremiah1797]

just what i needed quick explanation... done... thank you..

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[@rock3048]

GREAT EXPLANATION, Actually the best on KZbin …by far. Excellent. I will do my connection today. I have purchased the same Dimmer. Would think it will work with wiring gage 14 ? THANK YOU.Again . Richard

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Thanks Rock, I'm glad you like it. Guage 14 meets code in North America for a 15 amp circuit. Should work. All the best!

[@michaelnguyen954]

Excellent!!!!!

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[@robertvedar1016]

Thank you for this very helpfull video.

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[@akbaxb165]

Thanks for making it the set-up so easy video. In my situation, I have 14/3 wires, unlike your 14/2 wires, for Line-In (Black, White, Red, and Ground copper). It is not a 3-way situation, so the red wire with the flag stays unused in my case. Since I do not have a ceiling fan for the red wire, I capped the red wire in the Line In. This might help others who are dealing with a 14/3 Line-In wire situation while installing the same dimmer.

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Thankyou ! My English is very limited but your show is very simple to understand !!!

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Thank you so much!!!

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[@doubledog5894]

Nice demo. Quick question: Our house was built in the ‘50’s and most of the wiring is updated but some of the circuits contain older wiring in some of the wall boxes/outlets. So, I have a dimmer to install with the exact same wiring scheme but there is no neutral with the ‘line in’. In that case, what does the white/neutral/‘line out’ wire connect to if there is no white/neutral for the ‘line in’? Thanks.

[@MariaPeng23]

I did it with only 2 wires, as he explained. The others 2, I covered separate with black electric tape and left them alone. 😂

[@LuchambeeLuchambee]

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[@normajean136]

In the video which one hot line is positive black wire?

[@coyotelarry]

excellent video thank you....

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[@billcorrente]

Perfect!

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[@shawnlauderdale6502]

Great, thanks!

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[@AP-rm6px]

How to install that switch with power orginating from the light

[@Ekzt21]

Thanks !

[@javerlozep162]

Video was made so easy to doing our self

[@adamh3795]

Whomever wired my house seems to have used romex as an extension from the light switch, presumably running to a junction box where it is in the orientation you'd demonstrated here. To your knowledge, is there a name for this technique? Also, one of my switches has a black, red, green, and a white. Considering my setup, do I need the white or can I just cap it off on it's own?

[@tennent29]

Good video helped alot

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[@javisreef2807]

I did all the connections good but can't the lights to turn off at the switch. Please help

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Great video tanks

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[@CoreyMcNeil]

Thank you

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[@drayk549]

I have an odd wiring in a place my dad bought. I'd love to send ya' pix to see if you've ever seen something like this.

[@Valdarious]

I know this is an old video but I am not sure where to turn. Scenario I am trying to fix. I have new LED ceiling lights and 3 switch locations IE:outside master bedroom, outside spare bedroom and at the bottom of the stairs. I purchased a digital dimmer but dimmer and light only functions from that switch. If that switch is "Off" the other switches no longer control the light. House wiring only has Single Pole wiring. Can I wire this in a way to have the old system and dimmer? Dimmer is fine in one location but the switch controls all power to new circuit now.

[@kellmarktv]

👌🏽 simplified!!!

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[@hydrainarms3135]

I have 1 line that's is coming from the fixture and the white wire is hot but so is my black wire hot.. How do I install the exact same dimmer that you have Thanks

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[@IknowGodIs]

What are you doing with that other red wire with the tag on it? do you put a cap on it? Do you leave it alone? Is it safe to do nothing with it?

[@froglobster]

Hello, I did this step exactly. My project is 4 under cabinet led kitchen puck lights. They are 2 wire, black and white , each wire set runs through the wall individually towards an area for a junction box. So I did join my hot black( from red wire dimmer as per your vid) up into a j box area to meet my 4 in wall led puck light wires. As the puck lights are only 2 wire, ( black and white), I figure join black line in to the 4 black loads out. But to make this happen, what do I connect the 4 led white wires to? I lust the dimmer instructions and yes this is for a single pole application What do I join to the white wires coming off the puck light wiring?

[@EscalanteColon]

Gracias 🙏🏼

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[@anacano5701]

If this does not work and the black cable seems to not be passing current, then what do you do?

[@mcead197]

what if you mixed the wires the wrong way ?

[@jungleman4800]

What if you only have the one lline in(HOT)?

[@prinone]

Thank uuuuuuuuuuuu😊😊

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[@HomerenoAP]

I have connected my dimmer switch and followed the instructions but the switch won’t turn lights on at all any idea why. Maybe a troubleshooting issue?

[@dshafe7]

I wired mine this way exactly but the switch does not turn on of the power to the fixture. The fixture is getting constant power still. Any ideas?

[@alphaenigneer1426]

Can line in be wall outlet?

[@alphaenigneer1426]

I dont suppose it would be an issue, not sure if wiring would be same vs wall.

[@edwincolon1502]

Why did you cut the white wire just to hook it back up

[@JoeJoe-im2ur]

You just saved me a trip to homedepot.... thank you God bless you

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Traducido en español

[@nixworld767]

Great explanation, but no matter how hard i try i cannot make my hands move that fast!

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[@lore_shards]

Make sure you cap the unused red wire!

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Great advice, thanks!

[@lore_shards]

@@SaveMoneyTV excellent video by the way, helped me a ton the other day

[@arturojimenez4382]

What's a 3 way switch

[@SaveMoneyTV]

A 3 way switch is used when you have 2 switches in different locations which control the same fixture.

[@arturojimenez4382]

@@SaveMoneyTV ah ok got it. What about when a switch controls a power outlet. Is that a 3 way?

[@arturojimenez4382]

@@SaveMoneyTV it controls a power outlet and the light fixture

[@dellainspiron8929]

u didn't show for the 3way switch at all

[@snarlingrabiddog5150]

This man's house burnt down while he was on vacation in the Poconos three hours after the making of this video.

[@NorthStarPNW]

Great video BUT you didn't mention something very important: TURN OFF THE ELECTRICITY FIRST!!

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Yes, you are absolutely right! Always turn off power by flipping the circuit breaker off. Thank you!