How To Install A Floor Mounted Dimmer Switch

Ben light teaches us how to install a dimmer switch to a table lamp.

How to install a floor mounted dimmer switch.

There are times when dimmer switches cannot replace basic switches. Turn off the power to the circuit at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Double check to ensure that it was turned off by flipping the switch in an attempt to. Dimmerswitch onewayswitch in this video you will be guided on how to install a dimmer switch from scratch.

Thehomedepot homeimprovement diy subscribe to the home depot. The current fluctuations can burn out the motor. Most dimmer switches can handle 600 watts of power. A convenient floor mounted old school dimmer switch controls lighting perfectly and is very inexpensive.

Step 1 turn off power. Replacing a standard single pole or three way switch with a dimmer switch is no different than replacing a standard switch. Materials and tools are given. The dimmer switch plug will fit a floor mounted dimmer or the gm column mounted dimmer.

See full post with more tips links and resources on the apartment therapy website. Here is a great way to control your led lighting. Watch the whole. For instance ordinary dimmer switches are not intended for use with most fluorescent lights or with most ceiling fans.

The turn signal wires are pre terminated and you will be using the diagram in the gm section to determine the correct plug and order that the wires should be installed. Check the rating on the dimmer switch you chose to ensure it can withstand the wattage you need. Dimmer switches don t work on most fluorescent fixtures and low voltage lighting requires special low voltage dimmers.