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Lucky09
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Dimmer Switch
Is a Dimmer Switch an okay DIY project? Or is this something I would need to call an electrician to do?
TIA!
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Posted 9/30/07 5:31 PM  |
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Re: Dimmer Switch
Total DIY.
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| Posted 9/30/07 5:47 PM |
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btrflygrl
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Re: Dimmer Switch
totally DIY...DH did it with ease!
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| Posted 9/30/07 5:48 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Dimmer Switch
DIY. My DH put them on every switch in the house, even where they weren't needed  
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| Posted 9/30/07 6:01 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: Dimmer Switch
Absolutely a DIY!!!!!! Just turn off the power to the switch.
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| Posted 9/30/07 6:28 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Dimmer Switch
Posted by BJandDan
Absolutely a DIY!!!!!! Just turn off the power to the switch.
Where's the fun in that!....
A dimmer switch is the same as a normal switch, as far as wiring, size, placement, usage, etc. The differences are all internal. Instead of on/off, it's a gradual on. If you're just replacing existing switches, turn off the circuit breaker, undo the old one, and wire in the new dimmer.
You can't use dimmers for flourescent bulbs (unless they are specifically designed for it, which most aren't).
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| Posted 10/1/07 8:00 AM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Dimmer Switch
DIY - DH did it on his own.
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| Posted 10/1/07 9:48 AM |
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Lucky09
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Re: Dimmer Switch
Posted by GoldenRod
Posted by BJandDan
Absolutely a DIY!!!!!! Just turn off the power to the switch.
Where's the fun in that!....
A dimmer switch is the same as a normal switch, as far as wiring, size, placement, usage, etc. The differences are all internal. Instead of on/off, it's a gradual on. If you're just replacing existing switches, turn off the circuit breaker, undo the old one, and wire in the new dimmer.
You can't use dimmers for flourescent bulbs (unless they are specifically designed for it, which most aren't).
Thank you everyone for your responses! I guess Saturday is going to be "dimmer switch day" 
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| Posted 10/1/07 12:33 PM |
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