How to Install a Dimmer Switch - Single Pole or 3 Way

[@tedswan7691]

Best dimmer switch video on the web! Only person that mentions “don’t worry about what side you put the black wires on” thank you for the video

[@reggieholguin7907]

I've seen dozens of these diy simple electoral how t vids, but none of them explained "single pole n 3 way. Thank you 😊

[@wallerlandventures]

This is the best, most straight forward video on single vs 3 pole dimmer switch installation I have found so far and I've spent a good hour looking for one that explained everything even the bending of the wall plate. Thank you!

[@Nailedityt]

Wow thank you! I’m glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@shimasalehi1007]

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[@davepolo1079]

Can't thank you enough for your video. You showed and explained everything so perfectly that I had the dimmer installed in about 15 minutes. Your explanation of not worrying about the the black wires being interchanged was so helpful. I would have never thought of that on my own and probably would have given up and hired an electrician! There's a big smile on my face every time I turn the thing on!😊

[@kenn1936]

WOW - that is so simple, you show everything without adding lots of complicated information. Awesome job!!

[@stevefellers8901]

Very helpful video for when installing a 3 way switch!

[@Ahjanea]

Great video, straight to the point, not too wordy and no complicated explanation.

[@charlestona3865]

Easy to follow video which is great. I wanted the full explanation though 😢

[@2809thalia]

Most probably the BEST VIDEO for installing a dimmer online !!! Thank you ! The graphs are the best part !!!❤

[@golpher12]

Really thorough yet to the point! Definitely nailed it!

[@jamesh5460]

Best how to vid for this switch I have found. Awesome

[@Nailedityt]

Wow, thanks!

[@julierenee7]

Thank you for making this simple and well informed video for us. Going to try and do this myself with the help of your video!

[@HoangNguyen-gm5vo]

Simple and clear lesson.Well done 👍 Thank you!

[@runeass]

Wow thank you, I need this explanation to get started on my 3 way dimmer switch.

[@a1droneshots]

Excellent video, thank you! You are embarrassing Lutron’s… much appreciated!

[@dobyrules1]

Thank you very much!!!! Absolutely excellent video!!!!

[@FlashRvz]

Question! I don’t have a red wire on one of my switches PORT when I remove it from one side. Does the dimmer go on that one or is that for the ON/OFF switch?

[@theresakeating9324]

Thank you for your instruction was awesome. Once we saw your video it only took 5 minutes to put together. The instruction and the video that came with the product was a joke could not understand what they were saying and was skipping steps. Lutron should use your video for the video for there company.

[@reggieholguin7907]

Great presentation

[@GotGracexxxxx]

You can adjust the range of the dimmer with that blue dial under the switch cover. No need to cut power, since you will stay outside of where the wires are.

[@davepolo1079]

Thanks! Yes, that is a great feature for this relatively inexpensive dimmer. I love it!

[@TerixZT]

They last Lutron dimmer I bought before covid in 2021 was $9. Now they are $25. yay!

[@venomg5799]

What if i have one black wire & one white wire?

[@ernie1956]

Set of led light were ocassionally flickering. I was told it might be the switch. When I started to pull the old switch it had never been grounded. I grounded it and reinstalled it. No flickering so far. Do you think this may have solved my problem. Flickering would come and go so I don’t know for sure yet.

[@pillowfighter86]

What is the blue thing on the front of switch do?

[@TheVintageGamer]

Hey I have no idea why the views are so low on this video... its GREAT. A lot of videos for this process have thousands of views and it's super hard to see where they're putting the wires (and the colors are all over the place). Hopefully you keep this up the pictures we're a DIY savior here. And the detailed explanations really helped

[@Nailedityt]

Wow thank you for your comment! I really really appreciate that! I’m glad the video helped explain the process!

[@TheVintageGamer]

@@Nailedityt I'm looking at the light right now! Worked great

[@adrianbrisslar]

I did it yesterday, without not seeing any video, anyway, good video

[@Nailedityt]

Nice work!

[@Flygirl37]

Thank you for this!! I needed the single and the 3 way for my house!! Trying to change out old dimmers and make some switches dimmers.

[@Schtuperfly]

Can you test the dimmer with a voltage tester set on AC voltage?

[@jeffw1362]

I've purchased a new Lutron Diva 8-Amp 0 to 10-Volt 3-Way/Single-Pole Dimmer - and plan to run 5 LED fixtures, operated from a single light switch. The dimmer switch itself has 5 wires (wht/blk/green - self explanitory) and also 2 small wires which I assume are low voltage for dimming. The home has standard 14-2 Romex wiring to the switch box. Not sure what to do with the 2 small wires.

[@CraftyInes]

I have two black wires, a red and the copper. Following your video for single pole and connecting the two black wires, what do I do with the red wire?

[@cruisingtw]

I have the same question. Did you ever figure it out? If so I'd appreciate if you tell me what I should do. I realize there's a 95% chance you won't even read this, but I thought I'd give it a try. Thanks...

[@CraftyInes]

I ended up hiring an electrician.

[@kristarindlisbacher2219]

Thank you 👌🏻 great video

[@Nailedityt]

Thank you!!

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

Quick question! Can you use a 3 way dimmer switch to replace a single pole light switch? What to do with the extra red wire?

[@Nailedityt]

Yes you should be able too, I’ve never done it before but I don’t see a problem with it. You would just put a wire nut on the unused wire! Hope that helps!

[@caffeineman72]

So, I have two red wires, and two white wires and no indication which one is the common wire - house was built in 1994. Any tips on wiring this?

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

Might want to use a different dimmer switch with less wires.

[@drofnas6]

What about dimmer adjustment for different types of bulbs?

[@jamesdodds3195]

Can this dimmer be used in line on something like a lava lamp?

[@DudeSawdust]

Now I know! Great tutorial. Well delivered. BTW, what program do you use for all those graphics?

[@Nailedityt]

Thanks! I use Canva for most of my graphics!

[@DudeSawdust]

@@Nailedityt I use canva for thumbnails but I didn’t know it could do graphics in my videos. I’ll have to dig deeper and learn how to do it. Thanks!

[@Nailedityt]

Yeah you can make just about any type of drawing you want. Then I just move it around with my editing software! For example my breaker panel was made using canva!

[@DudeSawdust]

@@Nailedityt Very Cool. I'm going to use it in the future, I watched a tutorial on KZbin, definitely going to look into it more

[@Nailedityt]

Yeah do it! If you have any questions about it let me know!

[@Nate-Dawwg]

Great video. I have a complicated situation. Im trying to install a dimmer switch. But there is no ground wire im the junction box. What do I do? And also the switch im replacing has another switch right next to it but the black wire is connected to both switches! Idk what to do?

[@Nailedityt]

The ground wire is not necessary! A lot of older houses usually don’t have a ground! All it does is make the circuit safer so if you can add it great but if not it will still work just fine! The black wire is the “hot” wire. In order to switch the light on and off, you’ll need to “ interrupt” the circuit with the switch! That’s why it is most likely connected to both back wires! Is the second switch working still? If it’s working it should be fine and you won’t need to replace it? Let me know! I’ll try to help the best I can!

[@christophergaus3996]

​@@Nailedityt Thanks for answering this, I also don't have a ground wire in the box. I couldn't find anyone else with this issue, thank you!

[@MatthewWood_antimattr]

Question: does this light switch have an orange glow to locate it in a dark room (i.e., is it an illuminated switch)?

[@Nailedityt]

No it is not!

[@rwalden87]

Thanks!!

[@mplscarsales6652]

Not understanding isn’t single pole wiring usually a 14/2 3 wires total including ground usually black white and Copper ?

[@Nailedityt]

Single pole means you can only turn on/off the light from one location in the room. 3 way means you can turn on/off the light from multiple locations meaning you have more than one switch that turns on and off the same light! Hope that helps!

[@Chasehodgey]

I have a single pole switch. However my light only turns on when both black wires are on the same side of the switch. Why could this why?

[@jdmoney78]

I still have 0 idea how to put 12 gage wiring to this. The wire is to fat to loop around the screw. On top of thr holes are way to small. Does this switch work with 12/3 wiring?

[@Nailedityt]

It should!

[@Nailedityt]

If not, you could get a small connector that reduces the size

[@jdmoney78]

Thankyou I was finally able to figure it out! Took some finesse lol. The screw which the red wire goes to. Is so close to the side it was hard to loop around it.

[@chapinguerra376]

Thank you

[@arcticrefrigeration1925]

My 3-way switch has black, blue, and white wire. It woulld be better to explain what the wires are for (incoming power, switch interconnection, and lamp) rather than just colors.

[@G-Arias]

DON'T use the quick connect holes!! Always use the screws for a more secure connection :)

[@not-po4rt]

Bro left his screws UNEVEN 😭😭😭MISSION FAILED

[@Jmollo7]

Doesn’t explain what the blue adjustment small knob on the switch is for or how to adjust.

[@darrengreene9018]

Just break the ears off of the switch for the rocking. Didn’t have to cut any dry wall

[@Nailedityt]

Good point!

[@nomadryder4377]

What if you only have white, black and ground. How do you hook that up?

[@Nailedityt]

The white will stay with the other whites, the ground will connect to the switch and you should have two blacks. They both should go to the switch! Check out this diagram! images.app.goo.gl/Y4HFwEnKTKQXcVKt7

[@jamessmith-bw4nb]

Bro you got to have them screws going up and down on cover plate.

[@Nailedityt]

Lol I will do that next time just for you!

[@MichaelAStarr-yy4rh]

NUETRALS WIRED TOGETHER!!!!!

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

You didn’t even discuss the blue rotating switch inside?!

[@crabbycrouton4925]

What if I don't have a red wire?

[@Nailedityt]

You’ll need a “3way” switch!

[@MxJets]

Don't back stab your wires, those don't hold

[@SamuelHolden-k4n]

That's not a dimmer switch

[@Marktheshark804]

Wth ? Too much unnecessary stuff.

[@maxpatch67]

Thanks!👍