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no i think the same amount of power is needed to push through the variable resistor in the dimmer switch coil.
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Can energy save bulb be used with any dimmer?
Compact florescent do not dim. They are all or nothing. You can use them where you have a dimmer switch. They will come on from about half way to full on. Dimmer switches don't like them and the switch will burn out faster.
Your light has a dimmer switch on and the light wont work?
Dimmer switches go bad, more often than regular switches.
Can you replace two regular 3-way switches with two dimmer switches?
no
What can one do with the Lutron Dimmer?
A dimmer switch is very helpful as if you attach one to your light switch you can control your light intensity, the Lutron Dimmer is a brand dimmer switches that provide high quality performance.
What happens if you use dimmable CFL bulbs on non dimmer switches?
Nothing . . . obviously.
Can energy save bulb be used with any dimmer?
Compact florescent do not dim. They are all or nothing. You can use them where you have a dimmer switch. They will come on from about half way to full on. Dimmer switches don't like them and the switch will burn out faster.
Where could a person buy discounted dimmer switches?
A person could buy discounted dimmer switches from Discount Dimmers. Another option is from Amazon. These discounted dimmer switches prices at $10 and up.
How to save energy by using dimmer?
Dimmer requires less energy for the same reason it is easier for us to lift on pund than twenty pounds; its easier.
Do dimmer switches reduce bulb life?
Answer Actually dimmer switches extend the life of a light bulb, especially if you dim them often.
Your light has a dimmer switch on and the light wont work?
Dimmer switches go bad, more often than regular switches.
Can you replace two regular 3-way switches with two dimmer switches?
no
You have two switches on either end of your kitchen and they are on what is called a 3 way circuit Are there dimmers for this circuit Do you need a dimmer?
== == Yes, there are 3-way dimmer switches. Normally staircase lights plus bed room lights need these kind of 3-way switches to turn lights on or off from more than one place. Such lighting arrangements can use dimmers if u need as usual nothing to worry. A dimmer will help save energy, may prolong the life of the bulbs, and will permit greater variability of the amount of light to be used.
Where are headlight dimmer switches located in 1940 autos?
floorboard
How can you save energy at home and in industry and in transport?
don't leave switches on that should work
Can a dimmer switch help reduce the use of energy in a home?
No. this is because a dimmer switch increases resistance to produce less light. in other words, the dimmer switch converts the electrical energy into other forms such as heat by increasing resistance and is thus not saving energy, but wasting it.
Do they make 240 volt 1500 watt dimmer switches?
Yes.
What can one do with the Lutron Dimmer?
A dimmer switch is very helpful as if you attach one to your light switch you can control your light intensity, the Lutron Dimmer is a brand dimmer switches that provide high quality performance.
