Two questions about Switches…
Leviton switch appear to require that you use all leviton remote switched on 3 and 4 way circuits for both dimming switches and on/of…
Has anyone tried to use conventional switches for the remotes?
I have some circuits that are 4 way and that will get pretty expensive, so that leads me to question number 2. Is any one using a switch that doesn’t require the replacement of the remotes in a 4 way… If so what is it and will it work for CPFL and LED as well as incandescent…
Looking for an economical solution for 3 and 4 ways dim and on/off…
Answer to number 1 - You must use Leviton’s devices as they are communicating and not just a standard remotes. For example you would need a VPI06 and 2x for the VP00R.
Answer to number 2 - Wayne Dalton’s 3-way dimmers (HA14WD) allow you to use existing single pole or 3-way switches as remotes.
[quote=“ASIHome, post:2, topic:165952”]Answer to number 1 - You must use Leviton’s devices as they are communicating and not just a standard remotes. For example you would need a VPI06 and 2x for the VP00R.
Answer to number 2 - Wayne Dalton’s 3-way dimmers (HA14WD) allow you to use existing single pole or 3-way switches as remotes.[/quote]
I actually use a HA18WD as a 4-way, and it was a pain in the butt to get wired, and if I ever had to remove it from the wall I probably wouldn’t be able to get it put back again. But it does work good.
On a similar note … is there a single switch/control that can be used as a virtual 3-way thus not having to run a traveler between switches or wiring to light ???
Over the years I’ve always viewed 3-way switches as an opportunity. Put a controlled switch in one of the locations, put one of the single-gang 4-button controllers in the other, and program one of the 4 buttons to be the light which the 3-way controlled, leaving 3 more buttons at that location for additional programmable functionality. In this case, possibly the VRCZ4, although unfortunately this is not an inexpensive solution.
Thanks for all the input … one last question. Would a Leviton VRCS1-1LX work … looking at the installation manual it can be just a scene controller ???