Light Fixtures and Dimmer Switch Compatability

August 11, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Dimmer Switch, Lighting

I would like to install one 3-way 600 watt dimmer and one 3-way switch. The fixture installation instructions specified that dimmer switches were not to be used with the fixture… Continue reading

Does Your Dimmer Switch Need Replacing?

August 2, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Dimmer Switch Questions

My wife has been pushing in on the dimmer switch on the ceiling fan instead of just turning it. Now it turns but the light doesn’t come on. Do I need to replace to dimmer or something more serious… Continue reading

Dimmer Switches and Compact Florescent Lights

August 1, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Dimmer Switch, Lighting

Can you use a dimmer switch on a compact florescent light… Continue reading

3 Way Dimmer Switch Wiring

Wiring a 3 Way Dimmer Switch
Background: Tim, a Homeowner from Green Valley Arizona USA
[ad#block]Question: Installing a 3 way dimmer switch box with green, 2 reds and black . The current house wiring is bare copper black and white leads.
The direction state
1)green to bare copper
2) ID tagged or marked wire? removed from the colored switch screw labeled common or com. connect this wire to… Continue reading

Light Bulb and Dimmer Switch Compatibility

I have a ceiling fan with a light on a dimmer. The fan works but the light stopped working… Continue reading

Are 4-way dimmer switches available for my lights?

June 15, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electrical

There are a few options for 4-way switching, one of which is very affordable and is very reliable…. Continue reading

Can I install two dimmers for 3-way switches?

June 13, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under 3-Way Switch, Electrical, Lighting

Fully explained wiring instructions and wiring diagrams can be found here…. Continue reading

Help with Dimmer Switch Wiring

June 7, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electrical

I have a outlet coming into the second sconce as Black (hot) and White coming into the second sconce and I have trouble understanding where to tie what. I spoke to a Home Depot electrician and they said tie white to white, Red to the Black on the sconce and the Black (hot) to the outlet along with the black from the first sconce; Can you provide guidance. Thanks Continue reading

Electrical Question from Kabelwa about 220 Volt Wiring Diagram

June 3, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Electrical, Wiring Diagrams

Question: Send the diagrams of motion sensors installed in windows that is my improvements on security measure. Continue reading

Electrical Question from Rich about Troubleshooting

May 29, 2010 by Dave Rongey

 
Filed under Troubleshooting

Question: Why do light bulbs dim when I screw in second bulb into fixture? Continue reading

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