| A. |
Single-pole dimmers control lights form one location. 3-Way dimmers
control lights from two locations by using one 3-way dimmer and
one 3-way switch or by using a using a 3-way dimming kit that includes
a multi-location dimmer and an accessory dimmer.
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Yes. Lutron incandescent dimmers control incandescent and halogen
light bulbs (120-130 Volt)
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| A. |
Yes.
If a product purchased as a 3-way control needs to be used in a
single-pole application, cap off one of the traveler wires with
a wire connector.
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| Q. |
Can you use a 3-way dimmer in a 4-way switch location? |
| A. |
No.
3-Way dimmers may only be located in either of the 3-way switch
position.
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| Q. |
Can an incandescent dimmer be used with low-voltage
lighting? |
| A. |
No.
To dim low voltage lighting, you will need to use a low-voltage
dimmer.
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No.
To vary the speed of a ceiling fan, use ceiling
fan controls for fan and fan/light combinations.
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Yes.
When 2 or more dimmers are in the same wallbox, the are considered
"ganged". To install ganged dimmeres, simply remove the
dimmer side sections from the heat sink. The maximum wattage capacity
for each dimmer is reduced (derated) so that the dimmer does not
overheat.
More ganging and derating information.
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Transformers may have magnetic (core and coil, toroidal) or electronic
(solid-state) clearly indicated on the product. However, this is
not a required marking and will not be found on all products.
The best way to determine transformer type is to contact the manufacturer.
A hint of the transformer construction can often be found in the
transformer's weight.
Magnetic (coil and coil, toroidal) transformers are often heavy
for their size.
Electronic (solid-state) transformers tend to be smaller and are
often light for their size.
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Yes.
Maestro dimmers, Maestro
IR dimmers, and Faedra dimmers can
dim from more than one location. With additional accessory dimmers,
you may dim a total of ten locations.
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No.
These dimmers only work with Lutron accessory dimmers when dimming
from multiple locations.
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| Q. |
Why do my light bulbs sometime hum? |
| A. |
Light bulbs hum when filaments vibrate. Using a lower wattage
or different brand bulb will usually prevent or reduce light bulb
hum.
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Is it normal for a dimmer to become warm? |
| A. |
Yes.
It is normal and safe for a dimmer to become ware to the touch
during normal operation (similar to stereos, televisions, etc.)
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| Q. |
Can using a dimmer save me money? |
| A. |
Yes. See the following chart.
| dimming the lights |
saves electricty |
makes incandescent bulbs last longer |
| 10% |
10% |
2 times longer |
| 25% |
20% |
4 times longer |
| 50% |
40% |
20 times longer |
| 75% |
60% |
> 20 times longer |
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