Grounding when no grounding means exist in wallbox the national electrical code nec allows a control to be installed as a replacement if 1 a nonmetallic noncombustible faceplate is used with nonmetallic attachment screws or 2 the circuit is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter gfci. I would like to control outdoor lighting switches.
Light Switch With No Place To Put Ground Wire
Lutron caseta no ground. Conveniently create just the right light for reading watching television or entertaining. Experience the ultimate convenience with the lutron caseta wireless dimmer and pico remote control. I require a neutral connection to the switches no caseta like the disconnect feature and liked the dimmer capability. Techmedx july 12 2020 917pm 2. The remote lets you turn lights onoff as well as. No cutting holes or wiring required.
They are linked below. Alarm grid now offers some z wave in wall dimmers that do not require the use of a neutral wire. Just cap off the ground and install it but youre supposed to use a non conductive plate and screws so in case there is a ground fault and you touch the plate you dont get electrocuted. If you want to check out all of the lutron products available from alarm grid please click here. Control your lights in a 3 way application by mounting the pico remote to the wall with the included pico wall box bracket for multi location dimming. 4049 b has some exceptions in the code.
Is there a better or more economical dimmer switch to consider. Ge 14299 enbrighten z wave plus smart light dimmer no neutral. My previous setup utilized the ge smart switches and dimmer switches. Are there outdoor rated switches. Lutron caseta wireless plug in dimmer and pico remote kit. Lutron makes nice screwless plates too.
The wireless dimmer gives you the ability to set the right light for any activity whether its reading watching tv entertaining or having a casual dinner.