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A triplex outlet. It is a simple device unless one or more of these switches are "3way" switches.

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Q: You have an outlet with three light switches controlling three different lights what is this called?
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How do you get all of the light switches to be in the down position for off when you have more than one switch for them?

Three way switches do not have a up-on down-off position. With the lights off, reposition the switches so that the handles are all down. This is the start position and depending on how you enter the room and turn on the lights certain switches will be left up when you leave the room. That is just the design of the switches and for the asthetics of the look, all handles down the lights will be out.


How do you install a dimmer switch for multi fixtures where the original switch has 2 black wires and one red with no green?

This simple if you have two switches controlling a set of light you will need to buy a three way switch. A three way switch will have a place for three connection. Depending on what brand of switch you purchase the directions will be sightly different but most dimmer come with detailed directions and diagrams. When you by a dimmer you need to read what kind of load it is meant to control. They are built to control incandescent light, magnet low voltage lights or electronic lights.


Can you use 10 3 wire for outlets and lights in a home?

You could but is it a total waste of money and is overkill. Use 12/2 with ground on all 120 volt outlets and light switches.


How do you control 4 light in one switch and the same lights control by 4 switches?

You want four switches to independently turn 4 lights on and off. You need two 3-way switches, and two 4-way switches. The first 3-way is located where the power first comes into this system, two travelers (wires) go to the first 4-way switch, two travelers then go from that switch to the other 4-way switch and two wires go to the final 3 way switch. The third wire on the last 3 way switch then goes to the first light fixture. This is a complicated wiring project and it is not as simple as it sounds. Realistically, you will have more than 2 wires traveling between switches depending on whether the neutral is located, and further more dependent on whether power from the panel first comes to a switch or to a light fixture. You need to plan this well or you may have more wires in one or more boxes than code allows. Also, wires must be attached in particular positions on all the switches, or you will end up with a situation where some of the switches will work and some won't and troubleshooting is very complex.


What is electrical supply timer?

Hard to know what you are meaning? A timer is a device in a circuit that switches on then off at given times. There may be many on/off operations not just the one. Think of some lights, say street lights that come on at a certain time then off at a later time. If they are electric that would fit you question. Although the lights are more likely controlled by darkness at dusk and first light in a morning. G4CIR

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