Heartwarming Dimmer Switch With Regular Switch

1 x wall switch 2 x screws.

Dimmer switch with regular switch. Next using a pair of needle nose pliers wrap the bare ground wire around the green screw at the bottom of the new standard switch. Flame retardant plastic model. Remove the old switch from the wall.

Don t bother trying to hook a regular dimmer up to fluorescent or ecofriendly bulbs. Be aware that all dimmer switches have larger bodies than standard switches and need a little room in their electrical box to dissipate heat dimming creates some heat due to electrical resistance. Secure it by tightening the screw then attach the traveler and or common wires from the switch box to the screws at the sides of the new switch in the same manner.

There are also three way dimmers that work with regular three way switches to provide dimmer control at one of the two switch locations the regular switch just turns the light on an off. Open the dimmer switch and strip the rubber coating from the wires. With a regular dimmer switch the range minimum maximum brightness and smoothness of lighting transitions can be limited by hardware.

If the switch box is small or has a lot of wires in it you may need to upgrade to a. Dimmer switches are a must have in any home creating mood and ambiance homeowners can customize by room to accentuate décor entertain and relax. Not only are dimmer switches great for creating ambiance they can also decrease energy usage.

Unfortunately regular dimmer switches only work with incandescent bulbs. Expose at least 1 2 inches of copper wire to ensure a tight seal with the wall wires. These types of bulbs need a specific amount of wattage and only a specific usually more expensive dimmer switch works for them.

For example an older switch designed to work with incandescent bulbs won t work well with leds. Loosen the screw that holds the grounding wire to the switch and remove the dimmer switch from the switch box.