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[shuggins]

I recently came upon a batch of 5 WS467 light switch modules... I hooked one up to a set of overhead lights and I love it!  However, the vast majority of my house is 3-way (lights, ceiling fans, etc).

Now, I know the newer WS12A and WS14A modules accommodate that, but could I pair a WS467 with a WS14A or anything else to make my WS467's work on a 3-way switch?

Thanks!

[Dan Lawrence]

The WS467 are for single lamps only you need the 3-way version like the WS4777 Old Style and also the Soft-Start WS4777 to do 3-way control.

[dave w]

Now, I know the newer WS12A and WS14A modules accommodate that, but could I pair a WS467 with a WS14A or anything else to make my WS467's work on a 3-way switch?

Thanks!

Yes and no.
For true 3-way operation, light controlled at two seperate switches,  you need a three wire switch (WS477, WS12, and the appropriate comapnion switch) .
However IF you would want to not use the second 3-way switch and only contol the light locally from the WS467 location or by automation/remote control, yes you can do that.
The easiest way to do this to tie the two traveller wire togeather at the WS467 location and connect those TWO wires to one of the WS467 wires. Leave the second, standard 3-Way in the circuit. By trying the two travellers togeather, it will not matter which position the standard switch is in, only the WS467 can control the light.

[Brian H]

Don't use any X10 dimmer style switch for a fan.

A separate incandescent light on a fan is OK. Just not the fan motor or any other inductive device like a low voltage light. LEDs and CFLs will also not work correctly on the X10 dimmer switches that steal power through the load [AKA the Bulb}.

[shuggins]

Thanks for the info, guys....  I got 5 of the WS467's for $10.  So not too big a deal if I have to shell out more cash for ws12 and ws14 for 3-way.

Again, thanks for the info!

[dave w]

I got 5 of the WS467's for $10. 

SCORE!