ZWave Light Switches to replace X10, no Neutral

batwater

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I have a number of light switch locations that do not have a neutral wire run to them. I am hoping I can replace these with ZWave light switches and thought that I had read that there are switches available that do not require a neutral wire. The 1st switch I ordered an Evolve from AO (BTW, very high quality) requires the neutral which won't meet my installation requirement. I do not have the option to run a neutral to the locations in question.

Do ZWave light switches exist that do not require the neutral? If yes, please share MFG and Model #.

Thanks,
-Ben
 
I have a number of light switch locations that do not have a neutral wire run to them. I am hoping I can replace these with ZWave light switches and thought that I had read that there are switches available that do not require a neutral wire. The 1st switch I ordered an Evolve from AO (BTW, very high quality) requires the neutral which won't meet my installation requirement. I do not have the option to run a neutral to the locations in question.

Do ZWave light switches exist that do not require the neutral? If yes, please share MFG and Model #.

Thanks,
-Ben

Here is a link to HS which has a matrix of some of the products that they sell and the features (which do/do not require neutral)
http://store.homeseer.com/store/HomeSeer-Z-Wave-Dimming-Wall-Switch-Matrix-W16C64.aspx

They have a matrix for on/off switches too.
 
Here is a link to HS which has a matrix of some of the products that they sell and the features (which do/do not require neutral)
http://store.homeseer.com/store/HomeSeer-Z-Wave-Dimming-Wall-Switch-Matrix-W16C64.aspx

They have a matrix for on/off switches too.

Excellent resource, thanks for sharing! Now to figure out what some of the attributes mean...

-Ben
 
A Leviton VRS05-1LX does not require a neutral. It only works for incandescent light loads that are 40w or more. I have a couple installed in house. They will not work with CFLs, unless you increase the circuit draw. I wanted to use high power CFL bulbs (garage), so I installed one 100w incandescent light bulb and the rest are CFL. The CFL's don't flicker, so it seems to work.
 
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