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Only 1 black cable on my existing can this work?

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Kecyre

2022-10-04 22:36:09

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Only 1 black cable on my existing can this work?

2022-10-04 22:36:09

Model: HS200

Hardware Version: V5

Firmware Version:

Can this be wired to work or am I just out of luck? There is a copper ground in the back.

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Riley_S

2022-10-05 16:49:45

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Re:Only 1 black cable on my existing can this work?

2022-10-05 16:49:45

@Kecyre,

From what i can tell, you're switch is wired differently to a normal household switch, where there are traditionally both a live and a load wired in the box.

In similar situations, it looks like the white wire may be carrying the power back to the light, and not actually operating as a neutral. Which would mean that this box is lacking a neutral and isn't compatible. For our switches to be installed there has to be live, load, ground, and neutral connections in the box.

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