Adding A Dimmer To A 3 Way Switch. Do you want to be able to turn these on/off at a second location? The other switches (you can have more than one) must be Different technology is needed to dim LED light bulbs than fluorescent or incandescent and halogen lights.
Installing a dimmer switch is just as easy as installing a single-pole switch, and adjustable overhead lighting is a great improvement that adds appeal to any home. Three-way dimmers - for two or three rooms. The primary thing that confuses most do-it-yourselfers is the fact that only one of the three-way.
Number of bulbs: Consider how many lights you will be connecting to the dimmer switch and add up their wattage.
Identify the different colored wires, and attach the wires to the dimmer in the same way they had been attached to the switch.
If you have Lutron dimmer you might Watch my "adding a three way to a existing one way video". It should also help in understanding the functions of each type of switch. A three-way switch is built and wired a little differently than a conventional single-pole light switch.