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How many 40 watt regular lights can you put on a 20 amp switch?

You can safely put 48 regular (incandescent) 40 watt lights on a 20 amp circuit. If at some future date you might place higher wattage lights in the circuit, you will want to limit the number of lights to 20.


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.


Can you use a dimmer on diode Christmas lights?

Yes, just splice a potentiometer (dimmer knob) in series and it should work just fine. In fact they are a lot more energy efficient at just a little below max output, and look just as bright.


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.


How far apart to put can lights?

Based on the height of the ceiling the lights can be placed at half the distance. For a ceiling of 14 feet, the lights should be at 7 feet.

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How can I effectively control the brightness of my lights using a light dimmer plug?

To effectively control the brightness of your lights using a light dimmer plug, simply plug the dimmer into the wall outlet and then plug your lights into the dimmer. Adjust the dimmer switch to increase or decrease the brightness of the lights to your desired level.


How can I adjust the brightness of LED lights using a dimmer?

You can adjust the brightness of LED lights using a dimmer by connecting the dimmer switch to the LED lights and adjusting the dimmer switch to control the amount of electricity flowing to the lights, which in turn changes the brightness of the LEDs.


How can I effectively control the brightness of my LED strip lights with a dimmer switch?

To effectively control the brightness of your LED strip lights with a dimmer switch, make sure the dimmer switch is compatible with LED lights. Connect the dimmer switch to the power source and the LED strip lights according to the manufacturer's instructions. Adjust the dimmer switch to increase or decrease the brightness of the LED strip lights as desired.


Energy savings light bulbs flickering and do not dim on dimmer switch?

you can not put a normal dimmer on a florescent light. You need to install a dimmer made for flourecent lights and they are expensive about 50 dollar around here. If you want to dim it put a normal incandescent bulb in the fixture.


Why are the dimmer lights flickering in the room?

The dimmer lights are flickering in the room because there may be a loose connection in the electrical wiring or the dimmer switch itself. This can cause fluctuations in the flow of electricity, leading to the flickering of the lights.


Why would T100 not have high beam lights?

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Is it possible to install a dimmer switch on LED lights?

Yes, it is possible to install a dimmer switch on LED lights, but it is important to use a dimmer switch specifically designed for LED lights to ensure compatibility and proper function.


How can I prevent flickering in my LED lights when using a dimmer switch?

To prevent flickering in LED lights when using a dimmer switch, make sure to use dimmer switches that are specifically designed for LED lights. Additionally, ensure that the dimmer switch is compatible with the wattage of the LED lights you are using. Upgrading to a higher quality dimmer switch may also help reduce flickering.


How can I adjust the brightness of my LED lights using a dimmer switch?

To adjust the brightness of LED lights using a dimmer switch, make sure the dimmer switch is compatible with LED lights. Install the dimmer switch according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then, use the dimmer switch to adjust the brightness by turning the knob or sliding the switch up or down.


Why do headlights not dim?

Your headlights may not dim because you don't have dimmer lights. Dimmer lights can blow and leave you with just the high beams.