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Probably not. Dimmers must dissipate a significant amount of heat generated by the dimming process. An outlet would occupy too much room in a switchbox to allow the dimmer to cool properly. In addition, an outlet (receptacle) carries its own load which also means additional heat in the switchbox. Electrical codes require boxes to be filled only to a certain point to allow proper heat disipation.
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Why does dimmer switch cause ceiling light to make noise?
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If your dimmer switch goes out will it make your lights not work?
Yes it can.
If you have a 240V outlet for a window AC unit can you connect a switch to shut the outlet off?
Yes, just make sure it is a 220 volt switch.
How do you wire a gfci outlet with fan switch?
Home depot sells RF switches whereby if the fan is connected to the transmitter. It can be controlled by as far as 5 meters i believe In my SPA i have this device for safety. switch here get turn on there
How do you install a rheostat instead of a light switch?
A rheostat is an extremely ancient form of variable resistor that was used very largely to vary voltage. As you mention replacing a light switch, presumably you want to install a dimmer? If so, lighting dimmers are solid state and are a simple replacement for a standard switch. NOTE - you cannot use a conventional dimmer on anything but standard incandescent lamps. They will not work on low volt, fluorescent or halogen lamps (or HID). Make sure that the circuit breaker is turned off before starting work on changing the switch out. Just for the sake of convention the top wire on your conventional switch should be the hot one. Connect this same wire to the top wire that is on your new dimmer switch. Make sure that the dimmer switch is in the off position before turning the breaker back on.
How does a dimmer switch for a light work?
Most dimmer switches will work with turning it to the left will make it darker and to the right will make it brighter. If you want it on or off you just push in the switch.
Why does dimmer switch cause ceiling light to make noise?
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If your dimmer switch goes out will it make your lights not work?
Yes it can.
How do you change dimmer switch on 1984 pickup?
Specify make and model of truck
When you turn on your headlight they work fine but the dashlights dont turn on and the radio display disappears does anyone know how to fix it?
Make sure your dimmer switch is turned all the way up. It happens. :)
If you have a 240V outlet for a window AC unit can you connect a switch to shut the outlet off?
Yes, just make sure it is a 220 volt switch.
What wattage dimmer switch should you use?
Remember that dimmers are for incandescent lights only unless you invest BIG BUCKS on dimmable fluorescent lights and fluorescent dimmers. Make sure that the switch that you replace with the dimmer does not control a plug-in outlet unless it is a lamp. You could do harm to an appliance not designed for such use. Otherwise,just add up the wattage of all the bulbs on the dimmer and buy one of the next size rating. So if you have two 60 watt bulbs, two 75 watt bulbs-- that's 270 watts total.Find a dimmer rated for 300 watts or more.
How do you wire a gfci outlet with fan switch?
Home depot sells RF switches whereby if the fan is connected to the transmitter. It can be controlled by as far as 5 meters i believe In my SPA i have this device for safety. switch here get turn on there
How can you make music come on with a light switch?
You can make music come on with a light switch the same way you can make a light bulb come on - plug a radio into the switched outlet.
Is it possible to run power from a three way switch to install an outlet?
Yes you just have to "steal" power from the switch. Do this by running a pigtail wire from the hot of the switch to the hot wire of the plug. Make sure you do this before the switch or you will end up with your outlet being switched as well.
How do you change a headlight dimmer switch?
Depends on the model of the vehicle. Older models have the switch on floorboard. Newer models have the switch on the steering column. Can not say unless you specify make and model. Corvette 1977
Where is the dimmer switch on a 2004 Acura TSX?
Your tripmeter reset button twists, clockwise to make gauges brighter and counter-clockwise to make them more dim.
