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Re: Newbie Advice needed

Subject: Re: Newbie Advice needed
From: Free <Free-spam-me-not@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 05 Jun 2005 02:06:38 GMT
Newsgroups: comp.home.automation
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Question about switches: My house is about 15 years old.  From
replacing regular switches over the years, I only see (and expect to
see) two wires at a switch - one from the line and one to the load.  I
don't know why you would ever need to see a neutral wire for a simple
switch.  SmartHome has the "SwitchLinc RX" series, which does not need
a neutral wire.  Implying that the regular SwitchLinc and, the ones I
want to use, all ToggleLincs do have to have a neutral wire.  I am
confused.

Do new houses really have a neutral wire?  If so, why?  Can I use the
grounding wire for neutral?  Thanks again.

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