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Answer by Tester101 for Lights wont turn off after switching dimmer types and...

I'm going to assume; since power has to come from somewhere, that one cable is power from the panel, and the other is to the first light. Which means you should connect the two white wires together...

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Answer by bib for Lights wont turn off after switching dimmer types and...

Every switch sits in-between two hot wires. One is always hot, from the mains, and one is hot when the switch is active, and that one goes to the controlled device(s).It sounds like you have connected...

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Lights wont turn off after switching dimmer types and changed again

Previous owners installed two wall sconces - one dimmer. That dimmer control plate broke/cracked (a glyder type) I have an Ariadni toggle that I would prefer. The glider had by looking 3 wires (single...

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