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    Feb 2, 2014, 02:49 PM
    2 lights on dimmer
    Hello,
    I have two lights on one switch. Both lights turn on when breaker is on but are not controlled by the switch.
    Seems like I have lots of extra wires. I've tried all combinations.
    Light: two black, two white and a red
    Switch: one black and one red (and two whites capped off together).
    Suggestions?
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    Feb 2, 2014, 03:33 PM
    You didn't say what wires are in the other light.
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    Feb 3, 2014, 11:06 AM
    The other light was simple and just had one black and one white.
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    Feb 3, 2014, 11:10 AM
    Here is a photo of the switch box. The box in the wall only has 1 red and 1 black.
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