How do I wire a dimmer on a three way switch?

Hi, originally my kitchen had only main lighting fixture with a 3-way dimmers. Recently I''ve decided to add two recessed lights which are controlled by a single pole switch. The power box has only one power input cable.And here comes the problem. Both fixtures work fine if the other one is off. However, if the both are on, the dimmer starts controlling the recessed lights as well, but in the opposite direction, i.e. if the main light goes brighter -- the recessed lights dim and the other way around. I''ve connected all the white wires together (from the power source and from the two fixtures) The black wire with a pigtail is connected to the dimmer and to the switch. The remaining connectors on the dimmer and on the switch are wired to the corresponding fixtures. Could you please help me to figure out what when wrong. Thank you very much!

That is a hard on to diagnose without seeing what you have done. Typically, the white wire is used in a three way switch configuration. You might take a look at a 3-WAY WIRING DIAGRAM as a solution to your problem. First, you should identify the hot wire and then back into the travelers for the switch leg. Disconnect the dimmer and use the switch until you get things figured out. If you have damaged your dimmer, we ahave a full selection of LUTRON DIMMER CONTROLS to choose from.

Turn of the circuit breaker and be careful!

Labels: Kitchen Lighting, Lighting Controls, Lutron Dimmer Control

posted by xinger @ 9:33 PM