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dimmer to one way switch

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 2:57 pm    Post Subject:
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Hi I have a Dimmer Switch which i would like to change to a one way plug.There were three wires going into the dimmer switch.Two red wires went into 1 and a blue wire into 3.At the back of the one way plug there are two input,1 for com and the other label 1way.Would like to know which wires goes where..Many thanks
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:05 pm    Post Subject:
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I take it you mean one way switch, not plug? just transpose the wires 1-com and 3-1Way.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:09 pm    Post Subject:
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[Sorry you're right I meant Switch..Can I just confirm then the two red wires go into COM and the BLUE into 1WAY..Many Thanks
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if thats what it does now then yes

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Fantastic, The light is back on. Thanks for your assistance guys.
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