Dimmer questions...

02-18-2006, 02:24 PM	#1
davo420 Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 17	Dimmer questions... I have a light in the kitchen that is currently connected to two wall switches. I am going to be taking that one light out and wiring in 5-7 recessed cans. Can I swap out the two normal switches with dimmers? This shouldn't be a problem will it? Thanks in advance!

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02-18-2006, 03:38 PM	#2
Speedy Petey Licensed Electrical Cont.     Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,164	Dimmer questions... No problem. Be sure to use a 3-way dimmer and be very clear on how the old switch was wired. __________________ Sometimes I feel like if I answer any more questions it is like someone trying to climb over a fence to jump off a bridge and me giving them a boost.

02-18-2006, 03:41 PM	#3
davo420 Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 17	Dimmer questions... Quote: Originally Posted by Speedy Petey and be very clear on how the old switch was wired. thx Can you plz explain? to make sure I wire the dimmer one's the same?

02-18-2006, 04:36 PM	#4
Speedy Petey Licensed Electrical Cont.     Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,164	Dimmer questions... Yes. Be sure you identify the "common" and the two travelers. __________________ Sometimes I feel like if I answer any more questions it is like someone trying to climb over a fence to jump off a bridge and me giving them a boost.

02-18-2006, 05:43 PM	#5
davo420 Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 17	Dimmer questions... Quote: Originally Posted by Speedy Petey Yes. Be sure you identify the "common" and the two travelers. Thx Petey. Will both work as active dimmers?? Only one?

02-18-2006, 10:14 PM	#6
jbfan Electrical Contractor   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 5,010	Dimmer questions... They do make dimmers that will work from both locations. I have not used them yet. I still use the dimmer in one location. __________________ Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late. "Jimmy Buffett"

02-18-2006, 10:28 PM	#7
Speedy Petey Licensed Electrical Cont.     Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,164	Dimmer questions... Right, what JB said. The multi location dimmers are generically know as "smart" dimmers. They are more money for each and you typically must use one in every location. As opposed to a typical 3-way dimmer which you can only use in one location. __________________ Sometimes I feel like if I answer any more questions it is like someone trying to climb over a fence to jump off a bridge and me giving them a boost.

02-18-2006, 10:46 PM	#8
davo420 Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 17	Dimmer questions... Thanks guys! This place is great.:D