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Why after installing three-way dimmer the multiple switches no longer work?
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Was it installed in a three way or four way system?
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Can you use a fan control switch as a dimmer switch?
Probably not, since a volume control switch is designed for extremely low current measured in fractions of a watt, while a dimmer switch is typically capable of handling several hundred watts.
How do you install a dimmer switch for multi fixtures where the original switch has 2 black wires and one red with no green?
This simple if you have two switches controlling a set of light you will need to buy a three way switch. A three way switch will have a place for three connection. Depending on what brand of switch you purchase the directions will be sightly different but most dimmer come with detailed directions and diagrams. When you by a dimmer you need to read what kind of load it is meant to control. They are built to control incandescent light, magnet low voltage lights or electronic lights.
What will happen if you replace two three way switches with two three way dimmers?
If you're really lucky, you'll just have no power going to the light. You could very easily short out across the circuit breaker. Dimmers are not intended to be used in series, which would be the only way to hook them up in place of 3-way switches. This does not apply if you can find 3-way dimmer switches. They are expensive and fairly uncommon, but there are a few out there. It's always best to have any electrical work performed by a licensed, bonded electrician.
How many lights can you put on a dimmer?
As many as the watts or current the dimmer specs say it will control - less 10 percent
Can dimmers control switched receptacles intended for plug in lamps?
You can wire a dimmer into any circuit. The issue is where you do it for a specific outlet. The dimmer would just have to connect to a single outlet and not all outlets on the same circuit. The issue is getting a dimmer that is compatible with the device you are dimming. Some lighting requires special dimmers.
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.
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
Where are headlight dimmer switches located in 1940 autos?
floorboard
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.
What are the two switches for on the dash-right hand side on a citroen Picasso for?
I think you may be talking about the dashboard dimmer switches.
Where is the fuse box on a 1980 Corvette?
Down by where the dimmer switches were once located.
Why are some dimmer switches noisy?
Older types of dimmer switches used a small transformer in them for a control power supply. Change this unit out for a new one as the technology has come a long way in the past few years.
What happens if you use dimmable CFL bulbs on non dimmer switches?
Nothing . . . obviously.
What is the noise emanating from a dimmer switch?
All dimmer switches hum. The older they get, the louder the hum. If you have compact florescent bulbs in the fixture, this will cause the switch to hum louder.
