Leviton Electrical Supplies - Page 3 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

http://www.automanualparts.com/wiring-diagram-for-3-way-switch-with-dimmer/ use above link

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=4044§ion=10103&minisite=10025
The Leviton page for Leviton 5613 does not have a troubleshoot.
Manual shows simple wiring diagram.
3-way switches will not operate lights if switches are wired incorrectly.
Check your ground wire is connected.
Leviton 5613 series is illuminated.
Check that both switches have 5613 number.
Swap switches and see if problem is inside switch.

You have a short somewhere? If you have AFCI (arc fault) instead of GFCI, then there is probably a loose wire Troubleshoot steps on following link: http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GFCI.html Gene Water Heater Timers Save Money If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ProductDetail.jsp?partnumber=6643-W§ion=48678&minisite=10251

Also a link to the pdf file...

http://communities.leviton.com/docs/DOC-1836

hope that helps?

The lower priced dimmers are only rated for 400 Watts. If your switch is controlling more than 400 Watts, then you have a problem--with a potential fire waiting to happen. Add up the wattage of each light bulb you are controlling with the switch to determine if you have less or more than 400 Watts. They do make dimmers rated for up to 1000 Watts. If the problem isn't wattage, I suspect you may be using your dimmer to control a motor (like a ceiling fan motor). If this is the case, you have the wrong kind of switch: one designed for lighting, not motors. They do make dimmers designed for motors; they don't buzz when you dial them down.

If the load on the dimmer exceeds 600W you're in trouble. If not, then it's simply dissipating heat (the larger capacity dimmer would also dissipate heat, though would be set up for more heat and feel cooler than the new dimmer).

Hi,
No you are getting a backfeed from somewhere else...either the neutral is no connected properly or you have a bad ground...

It has nothing to do with the amp. rating of the switch..

heatman101

Check to make sure the hot conductor is feeding BOTH switches together, and
the switchlegs going to the individual loads

Try changing the code in both switches to the next available number. Some one nearby may have set their lights to work off the same code and thus activating yours as well. As to replacements, just google cat# 6319-2. lots of options.

Bad dimmer. Probably not using a high enough watt rated switch. Add up the total of all bulbs to be dimmed and get appropriately rated dimmer. 8x60 watt bulbs=480 watts. Make sure dimmer is rated high enough.

Has it always been this way or have you recently replaced switches? Regardless, this is typical of the 3way switches being wired incorrectly. One of the travelers and the common are swapped. If you changed the switches it is important that the wires go back on the correct terminals. NOT NECESSARILLY THE SAME PLACE ON THE SWITCH AS THE OLD ONE. The wire that went to the brass screw on the old switch (common) should go to the Com. screw (brass)on the new switch. The remaining 2 wires (travelers) should attach to the remaining screws. Doesn't matter which, just 1 wire to each screw. Both switches should be wired the same way.

If you are trying to control a fluorescent or cfl bulb this is what usually occurs.

This site can give you the support (oper. man. and spec sheet) youi need to correct this problem.Electrical devices lighting controls network solutions Leviton com

While standing at the switches (outside the room) turn each switch on until the light is activated. You need not be in the room to see the light operating.

I believe the switch is the same as an X10 switch (WS467). I have interchanged the two in the past. They are also available on ebay.

http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GFCI.html Gene Water Heater Timers Save Money If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Sounds as if there is to many watts going trough switch . Make sure it is rated for the lighting load.

Without seeing, it is hard to tell how to connect with each other. Because if you do wiring in a wrong way then possible the device will stop to do the work. It is better to give it to experience person who can do these things quite easily without affecting things. An experienced person knows about the wires and cables, and they also know which would be the best wires of an individual thing.

Dimmer should be warm... but never HOT 7 x 65 = 455 watt Dimmers are rated 600 watt to 1500 watt Sounds like you have bad dimmer. http://waterheatertimer.org/Troubleshoot-household-electricity.html#heat Gene If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7