Install wiring not sure what wires connect to what? switch has 3 wires black, red, and brown. outlet in wall has 2 black, 2 white, and 2 copper wires. one of each wire runs to the switch beside it for a different light. Please help?
If you wish to replace the 3 way switch with a dimmer you have to buy a special 3 way dimmer. 3 way switches are for the top and bottom of a staircase or two ends of a hallway to have 2 switches control one light or lights, so if you buy a dimmer for one end it would be good to buy one for the other. I almost understand visually where all those wires go in your description but a photograph would have been better. A better description of which switch you wanted to replace as well.
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If you wish to replace the 3 way switch with a dimmer you have to buy a special 3 way dimmer. 3 way switches are for the top and bottom of a staircase or two ends of a hallway to have 2 switches control one light or lights, so if you buy a dimmer for one end it would be good to buy one for the other. I almost understand visually where all those wires go in your description but a photograph would have been better. A better description of which switch you wanted to replace as well.