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Dimmer capacity typically starts at 600 watts.
Adding a dimmer switch. Step 2 take off the cover. Remove 3 4 inch of casing from the end of the house wires and the dimmer switch wires if needed. Here are the steps for wiring a three way dimmer switch.
Remove the cover plate from the switch. Step 3 unscrew. Step 1 turn off power.
Follow these steps to replace an existing three way switch with a three way dimmer switch. If the house wires are bent use a wire stripper to cut off the twisted ends. Fold the wires neatly into the box.
Connect the ground wire from your dimmer to a green or bare copper wire in the wall box. Remove the two screws that secure the switch to the wall box and gently pull the switch out. Finish the job by installing the cover plate and turning on the power to test the new dimmer.
Screw the dimmer to the box with the screws provided. Adding a dimmer switch for existing lights selecting the size and type of dimmer switch for existing lights the watt capacity or size of the dimmer switch should be greater than the total amount of connected watts from the light fixtures being controlled. Double check with a voltage tester that the power is off.