There is no doubt that a smart home is a luxury for every homeowner. But in order to have a smart home, you need to invest some money and time. So, what if you are getting a smart home and don’t have the basic wiring skills? Don’t worry, we have the best guide to teach you how to wire a dual switch.
How to wire a dual switch
Wiring a smart home can be very difficult because it needs a lot of technical skills. But once you understand the basic steps, it will become easier for you. Now, let’s take a look at the basic steps for how to wire a dual switch.
1. Connect the black and white wires to the common terminal
This is the first step that you should start with. In this step, you need to connect the black and white wires to the common terminal. If you have connected it correctly then your switch is ready.
2. Connect the black and white wires to the load terminals
Now, you need to connect the black and white wires to the load terminals. You can see the picture above.
3. Connect the load terminal to the load circuit
In the last step, you need to connect the load terminal to the load circuit. There are two ways to do this. Either you can connect the load terminal to the load circuit directly or you can use a load tap.
Fore more details, you can watch a tutorial video below. A very good one and very clear explaining any details, in my opinion. Hope this helps.
Conclusion
So, you got the basic steps to wire a dual switch. If you followed these steps then I am sure your switch will be working fine. But if you are new to wiring then it is better to call an electrician for getting the best results.