Does the switch require a neutral?
1396810
No, the switch does not require a neutral. It is single pole, meaning that it simply interrupts the black (power) line that continues on to the light that will be turned on/off. It does need a green, ground leg to be wired into your green-ground circuit though. See wiring colors on the switch at: http://www.amazon.com/GE-Motion-Sensing-Switch-Pack/dp/B001UJPJ60#productDetails you will just see two black and one green.
1036083
You'd have to contact Intermatic for a definite answer. It has a neutral wire but I don't know for sure if it would work properly without it connected. I think it should but that's only a guess.
512757
Well, you need power. This switch will only help if you have a power line, but no means of turning it on and off.
1198852
yes, these are much like a standard switch which does not require a neutral. You will need to ground the switch however.
404170
Yes. I wired mine to the existing switch. If you don't have one, just add one inline to your power panel.
1459869
I did not install a switch for this fan. If I need to turn it off I'll use the circuit breaker.
285927
Yes. When you order the switch, you choose the configuration. You want the constant on- constant off- constant on configuration. Worked great for me.
1977507
Yes. Now, arguably you can connect the neutral to the ground and it will still work -- but ideally this should be connected to a white neutral.
1649081
The neutrals are not switched and they should never be. The neutral is connected to the house ground at one point only, typically at power entrance. TIP: Since you are not using the TCA1006D at entrance, make sure that the neutral bus inside the transfer switch is not grounded (remove the grounding screw).
2160381
No switch, check your connections in particular pay attention to the power supply connectors as well as the cable connectors a loose or ill fitting one will cause problems.
1562313
This is a three way switch and it wires no differently than other three way switches. You would be only be wiring hot (black), traveler (red) and ground (bare) to the switch.... The neutral (white) would not be involved with the switch. Not sure if that answers your question. Please study wiring carefully or use an electrician if you are unsure of how to install these.
1036084
It does not. I had two of these installed in my old house that still had it's 100 year old knob and tube wiring, so no, it does not need a neutral wire. These switches use the small lithium battery to keep time and engage the circuit. Unlike other light switches, you will hear a "pop" when it engages and disengages. It's an actual mechanical switch, hence it's comparability with all types of bulbs (CFL, LED, Incandescent, etc) and loads (motors, etc.). So, if you have an old house and want day/night timing for your porch lights, this is the switch for you.
118685
To my surprise, the switch did not have a ground connection. I'm guessing that it's not required because there are no exposed connections (it attaches with wires and wire nuts), and that the construction is double insulated.
127698
Yes it needs a switch unless you just touch the wire to get the pattern you want and tape etc it off. Will keep set pattern when off.
1744524
I grounded my switch to the box and it works perfectly. I don't have ground wires either. You do need a neutral wire.
1622578
I don't think you can since no ground implies no neutral. You need the neutral.
172320
These switches are momentary switches that rest in a neutral position. This way there is no leaving it in one position, it is always ready to be turned on or off.