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What should you do if you installed a new light in an old house that uses a dimmer switch and now the light won't turn off?
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∙ 16y ago
Some lights won't dim. If you've installed the switch properly, and are using traditional incandescent bulbs (not flourescent, LED, E-L lights or any other very low current light), the dimmer will dim the bulbs. Make sure you're using a dimmable bulb and that the dimmer is installed properly.
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Can a dimmer switch be added on any light?
only regular lights like in ur house if u want to dimm a fluorescent light u have to change out the ballast to a dimmable ballast
Is it cause for concern if one wall in a room by a light switch is always warm to the touch?
Be very careful. If the wires behind your light switch plate are hot enough to do that, you have a hazardous condition. Perhaps you should switch off your house's electricity for awhile and call someone to come out and have a look at it. I know that gets expensive, but you're very likely to have a fire with wiring like that
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Can a dimmer switch be added on any light?
only regular lights like in ur house if u want to dimm a fluorescent light u have to change out the ballast to a dimmable ballast
Is it cause for concern if one wall in a room by a light switch is always warm to the touch?
Be very careful. If the wires behind your light switch plate are hot enough to do that, you have a hazardous condition. Perhaps you should switch off your house's electricity for awhile and call someone to come out and have a look at it. I know that gets expensive, but you're very likely to have a fire with wiring like that
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