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    Jun 29, 2013, 03:42 PM
    Wiring dimmer switch
    I have a hot black wire and a white wire. Which wire goes where. The switch has a black screw connection and 2 gold screw connections
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    Jun 29, 2013, 04:26 PM
    If you have ONLY one black wire and ONLY one white wire, put the white wire on the black screw and the black wire on one of the brass screws..

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