Connecting Dimmer with Staircase Switch: Step-by-Step Guide & Wiring Diagram Explanation

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#1 16511786 04 Jun 2017 17:28

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16511786 04 Jun 2017 17:28

Hello. I got a dimmer from a friend and I would like to connect it with a stair switch. I don't really understand the scheme. Can anyone explain to me how to properly connect it?
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#2 16511801 04 Jun 2017 17:49

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16511801 04 Jun 2017 17:49

Looking at the diagram on the left, this dimmer can replace one of the staircase switches. Turn it on as one of the staircase switches in your installation is connected, if you have one. The diagram clearly shows that the L1 and L2 terminals are terminals for connecting the correspondence wires, i.e. those between two switches, and the last terminal is to power the light bulbs.

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I will add, because it is not visible in reality, the dimmer should have one button flap, if it is a dimmer for a stair installation. I am writing this explanation because I have not encountered a dimmer for a stair installation.
#3 16511841 04 Jun 2017 18:06

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16511841 04 Jun 2017 18:06

I currently have ordinary staircase switches and everything is flickering, only two bulbs in the diagram confused me and I have one. If we remove the bulb "on the left side" from the diagram (this is what I want to do), I will not damage the dimmer? according to the description of the terminal, we have an "regulated output" there.
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#4 16511861 04 Jun 2017 18:15

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16511861 04 Jun 2017 18:15

Optional connection. You can connect both according to the diagram with the bulb on the left and on the right. Dimmer with a knob?
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#5 16511865 04 Jun 2017 19:14

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16511865 04 Jun 2017 19:14

Yes with the knob.

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I've already enjoyed it, but I'm missing something. Would it be possible to connect it so that you can dim on both sides of the corridor? I would have to buy another switch, does anyone know where I can get one?
#6 16512049 04 Jun 2017 19:35

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16512049 04 Jun 2017 19:35

Such a possibility is possible, but with the use of adjustable switches known to me, it would be necessary to modify the installation due to the required number of wires (4 + protection)
These switches are probably not available in Poland, so maybe colleagues will suggest something.
#7 16512095 04 Jun 2017 19:52

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16512095 04 Jun 2017 19:52

MarianK98 wrote:
I've already enjoyed it, but I'm missing something. Would it be possible to connect it so that you can dim on both sides of the corridor? I would have to buy another switch,

But it won't be like that, that you darken one and brighten the other. In general, dimmers are rather useful in large rooms, where the entire power of the light source is not always needed and then you can use the dimmer. Other times, we need more light, so we can achieve this effect without replacing the bulbs.
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#8 16512111 04 Jun 2017 19:57

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16512111 04 Jun 2017 19:57

stanislaw1954 wrote:
But it won't be like that, that you darken one and brighten the other

Yes, it will be with the use of special switches, The one that the author connected is not suitable for this, by the way, the switch itself probably came from the islands ...
#9 16512126 04 Jun 2017 20:02

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16512126 04 Jun 2017 20:02

markus-19 wrote:

Yes, it will be with the use of special switches
That's something else and probably more wires.
#10 16512205 04 Jun 2017 20:31

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16512205 04 Jun 2017 20:31

EMC / Govena used to offer a touch dimmer with an additional module / s.
In one box there is a dimmer and lighting connected to it.
In the second box, you install an additional control module (this is not a second dimmer, but the main dimmer control).
Here is the connection diagram:
emc_sciemn...-moduł.jpg Download (18.28 kB)

You can connect several such modules:
emc_sciem..cz.jpg Download (15.55 kB)

You only need three wires + PE wire between the boxes.

In this case, you have control from each point (on / off and regulation)
#11 16512261 04 Jun 2017 20:52

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Zdzisław1980 wrote:
You only need three wires + PE wire between the boxes

This is an even better option, "my" circuit breakers require 4 wires + protection. Out of curiosity, I will check their offer
#12 16512305 04 Jun 2017 21:05

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16512305 04 Jun 2017 21:05

I recently replaced the cable with a 4-core cable, so it's cool where to buy it?
#13 16512471 04 Jun 2017 21:58

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16512471 04 Jun 2017 21:58

MarianK98 wrote:
I recently replaced the cable with a 4-core cable, so it's cool where to buy it?

I don't want to advertise anyone, so please google: METPROS1
There are several vendors that offer this.
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around connecting a dimmer switch with a staircase switch, with users seeking clarity on wiring diagrams and installation procedures. The dimmer can replace one of the staircase switches, with L1 and L2 terminals designated for correspondence wires and a separate terminal for powering the light. Users express concerns about flickering lights and the possibility of modifying the setup to allow dimming from both ends of a corridor, which may require additional switches and wiring. Suggestions include using adjustable switches and specific brands like EMC/Govena, which offer touch dimmers with additional control modules. The conversation highlights the need for proper wiring configurations and the potential for using a 4-core cable for enhanced functionality.
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