20 Most Recent Leviton 8299 Combination Switch / Smart lock GFCI Outlet - Page 6 Questions & Answers

10-25-12Copy following link for wiring diagrams for Leviton double switch.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-switches.html#doubleOnly 3 wires will connect to switch. Not 4If you blew breaker than you connected Neutral wire to switch.Neutral wire never connects to switch.Identify Hot wire.There is only one Hot wire that carries power to switch box.This wire connects to one side of device ... which side? ... the side where both screws are bonded together. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Replace light switch.Switch has a short.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-switches.htmlTake photo of switch and wiring before removing wires, so it is easy to re-identify what wire went to which terminal. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Connect timer white wire to bare ground wire. This will complete circuit to 3 watt timer mechanism, and while this action is not 100% code, it will not pose much risk since the wattage is so low.Copy following link for illustrations and information:http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-timers.htmlhttp://waterheatertimer.org/Leviton-timers.html If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Circuit analyzer does not show all possible problems, and tester might be defective.Use analyzer on other outlets.Buy another circuit analyzer.Buy a multimeter at local hardware, and test for voltage, and continuity, and compare with known outlet that are functioning correctly.For example outlet may be 240Volt instead of 120V.Copy following links to see typical circuit analyzer and code:http://waterheatertimer.org/images/Typical-circuit-analyzer-15.jpghttp://waterheatertimer.org/images/Outlet-polarity-200.jpg If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

There is a short, or GFCI outlet is bad.Copy following links for help with GFCI:http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/GFCI-outlet-will-not-reset.pdfhttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GFCI.html If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Copy following link to see illustrations of switch wiring, including combination switch, and 3-way switches, double switches etchttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-switches.html If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Incandescent and halogen appear the same to these switches. Basically, if the fixtures has a ballast or the lamp uses gas for illumination (as opposed to filament) it will require a special dimmer made expressly for that use or no dimmer is permitted. Such lamps would be fluorescent, compact fluorescent (aka CFL), high pressure sodium, mercury vapor, etc.There are also some DIMABLE CFLs on the market. These can be used with ordinary dimmers and require no special wiring. Simply remove the old incandescent and replace with a dimaable CFL. Be sure to read the package for any limitations. Keep in mind, the CFL package must state it is dimable, as not all are. Dimable CFLs cost more than the non-dimable types.Even though it was not asked, never use a dimmer to control the speed of a fan. That applies whether it is a paddle fan or a table fan plugged into an outlet that is controlled by a dimmer switch. There are variable speed motor controls made for this purpose.I hope this helps & good luck!