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I took the switch off today and there were no labels on the new switch like the old one had (line 1 and line 2). I labeled the wires and connected them a different way and the light works perfectly now. I have taken the switch off so many times that I noticed I have almost stripped the 3 gang...

Thanks for the replies. I just returned from vacation and will give it shot again this weekend.

I recently painted my house and changed all of the light switches and outlets. I have a split foyer home with a light in the foyer area. There is a 3 way switch as you come in the door, a 3 way switch at the bottom of the stairs and a 4 way switch at the top of the stairs all to control the...

would 10 recessed lights with the cfl's and 4 outlets with a plasma tv, stereo, dvd be too much for a 15 amp circuit. The builder of my home (1988) put the entire house on 13 circuits. I wish he would have spread it out a bit.

I currently have 2 standard style lights that have (2) 60 watt bulbs each. I want to install 10 recessed lights to replace the standard fixtures. I was worried about having to install a new circuit but the electrician says that I can use 60 watt rated compact flourescent bulbs that only use 14...