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Author Topic: Trouble with remote dimmer WS467  (Read 4202 times)

walkert1

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Trouble with remote dimmer WS467
« on: August 21, 2007, 04:39:38 PM »

I want to be able to turn on a series of turbo fans with a WS467 (wall switch) and mini transceiver combo.
I hooked up the WS467 in place of the standard wall switch but I am only getting ~80volts at the fan receptacle.
Is the WS467 automatically set to the lowest output at the factory?
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Re: Trouble with remote dimmer WS467
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2007, 05:08:00 PM »

The WS467 is designed to only work with incandescent light bulbs.

I think you are kind-of lucky there was no fire and smoke.   :o
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Re: Trouble with remote dimmer WS467
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2007, 06:52:16 PM »

You need a switch that is designed for the fan load. X10 WS13A; X10Pro XPS3. Both have a mechanical switch in them that does not dim.
Note both need a Neutral Power Wire in the switch box.


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« Last Edit: August 21, 2007, 10:24:23 PM by -Bill- (of wgjohns.com) »
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Re: Trouble with remote dimmer WS467
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2007, 05:10:43 AM »


I want to be able to turn on a series of turbo fans with a WS467 (wall switch)...
RTFM! next time. :o
OUCH!
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