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  • Dec 30, 2010, 11:35 AM
    fsomani
    Three white wires & three black wires to dimmer switch with 2 black wires - Help!
    I'm installing a new dimmer switch and when I removed the old on/off switch, I found 3 white cables all tied together and 3 black cables. I know that the cables also connected to the light switch in the guest room. I just don't know what to do with my 2 black wires from my new dimmer switch, and the cables in the box. Thanks
  • Dec 30, 2010, 12:35 PM
    stanfortyman

    Connect the two blacks to the two wires that were on the old switch. DO NOT open any splices that exist in the box.
  • Dec 31, 2010, 02:15 PM
    fsomani
    Worked like a charm! But now I'm hearing some buzzing. It increases as the level of lighting is lowered. Did I miss something? Thanks stanfortyman!

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