I am trying to replace an old dimmer switch in our kitchen with a Maestro Lutron dimmer switch. The issue I'm having is one of the boxes contains both the hot line and the light. I can get the system to work with the dimmer and a final switch but I cannot figure out how to get the existing 4 way switch wired in correctly.
The wiring diagram looks as follows:
I'm using the MACL-153MLH (https://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/0301629b.pdf) switch.
The FAQ leads me to believe that I cannot use a mechanical 4 way switch in this configuration. (https://www.lutron.com/en-us/pages/supportcenter/support.aspx?modelNumber=MACL-153MLH&gqid=1120&qid=1125)
Their diagram for installation has the line and the load on opposite ends of the circuit. Is this possible to install?
Best Answer
Yes, it's possible to rearrange things to fit what you want
The trick to this is that while Lutron's diagram shows line and load on opposite ends of the circuit, nothing stops you from wrapping that load wire back around to the first box then connecting to the existing load wire there. So, given that you have /3 going down the spur and starting with the master dimmer at the garage:
Moving onto fitting a remote at the four-way location (dining room) now:
Finally, fitting the remote at the office is simple: