Product Description
SAL06P3-W 300W Slide Dimmer by Eaton (Arrow Hart) is a decorator-style, preset slide dimmer for single-pole or 3-way circuits. It supports 300W dimmable LED/CFL and up to 600W/VA for incandescent/halogen, ELV, MLV, and dimmable fluorescent at 120V—ideal for residential and light commercial spaces.
Catalog #: SAL06P3-W
Type: Slide dimmer, preset
Operation: Single-pole & 3-way
Voltage: 120V AC, 60 Hz
LED/CFL Rating: 300W
INC/HAL/ELV: 600W max
MLV: 600VA max
Neutral Required: No
Style / Color: Decorator, White
Wiring: Back & side wire
Listings: cULus (UL1472), NOM; Title 20/24
Dimensions: 4.20" H × 1.80" W × 1.26" D
Perk: Free shipping on orders over $250
Product Benefits
- Preset return turns lights back on to the last level—great for consistent ambiance.
- Neutral-free install simplifies retrofits in older switch boxes.
- Broad load support for LED/CFL, incandescent/halogen, ELV, MLV, and dimmable fluorescent.
- Cleaner performance with RFI filtering, electrostatic discharge protection, and power-failure memory.
Key Features
- Single-pole & 3-way capable—can be wired on either 3-way location.
- Adjustable low-level trim to eliminate LED flicker; rapid start ensures lamps start even at low dim levels.
- Square-law dimming for smooth, full-range control.
- Decorator form factor in gloss white; fits standard and screwless decorator wallplates.
- Back & side wiring for fast terminations.
- Title 20/24 compliant; cULus Listed (UL1472) and NOM certified.
Specifications
Technical Specs
| Device Type | Preset slide dimmer (Decorator) |
| Operation | Single-pole & 3-way |
| Voltage / Frequency | 120V AC, 60 Hz |
| Dimming Curve | Square-law, solid-state |
| Memory | Power-failure memory (returns to previous level) |
| Compliance | cULus to UL1472; NOM; Title 20/24 |
Electrical / Performance
| LED/CFL | 300W max |
| Incandescent / Halogen / ELV | 600W max |
| MLV | 600VA max |
| Dimmable Fluorescent | Supported (see ballast data) |
| RFI Filtering | Yes |
| Operating Temp | -20 °C to 70 °C |
Physical Specs
| Face / Body | Polycarbonate (top & bottom) |
| Strap | Aluminum |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Color | White (-W) |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 4.20 in × 1.80 in × 1.26 in |
| Wiring | Back & side wire |
Application Examples
- Living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas with LED or mixed lamping
- Offices, conference rooms, and hospitality spaces needing smooth dimming
- Retrofits where a neutral is not present in the switch box
- Multi-gang decorator installations with matching screwless plates
Installation Tips
- Turn off power; verify line, load, and (if used) travelers before wiring. Neutral is not required.
- For 3-way circuits, install the dimmer at either location and use a standard 3-way switch at the other location.
- After installation, set the low-end trim to eliminate flicker; the rapid-start feature aids low-level starts.
- Per the de-rating chart, LED/CFL rating remains 300W max even when ganged; INC/HAL/ELV remain 600W, MLV 600VA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is SAL06P3-W single-pole or 3-way?
Both. It can be wired in single-pole applications or in either location of a 3-way circuit.
Q: Do I need a neutral?
No—this dimmer does not require a neutral conductor.
Q: What loads are supported?
Up to 300W dimmable LED/CFL; up to 600W incandescent, halogen, ELV, and dimmable fluorescent; 600VA MLV at 120V.
Q: Does performance change in multi-gang boxes?
Per the de-rating chart, LED/CFL remains 300W max in 1-, 2-, or 3-gang; INC/HAL/ELV stay 600W; MLV 600VA.
Q: What wallplates fit?
Any standard decorator or screwless decorator wallplate.
Q: What safety and energy codes does it meet?
cULus Listed to UL1472, NOM certified, and Title 20/24 compliant.
Q: How smooth is the dimming?
It uses a square-law solid-state dimming curve for full-range, smooth control and includes RFI filtering.
Q: What are the physical dimensions?
Approximately 4.20" high × 1.80" wide × 1.26" deep.
