Re: Use Single Pole Dimmer Switch if Additional Outlet?

	Re: Use Single Pole Dimmer Switch if Additional Outlet?

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04-27-2007

Marilyn & Bob

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Posted by mm on April 27, 2007, 9:12 pm

>Do you still use a Single Pole Dimmer Switch if you are using it for a

>switch that controls an over head light and an additional outlet from

>an electrical outlet. Is two-pole only required if there is an

>additional switch hooked into the outlets?

You may want to dim your radio, especially these days, but most would
advise against it.

Posted by Marilyn & Bob on April 28, 2007, 9:39 pm

>>Do you still use a Single Pole Dimmer Switch if you are using it for a

>>switch that controls an over head light and an additional outlet from

>>an electrical outlet. Is two-pole only required if there is an

>>additional switch hooked into the outlets?

> You may want to dim your radio, especially these days, but most would

> advise against it.

Don't switch the outlet. Use a dimmer socket on the lamp or an in-line
dimmer switch in the lamp cord.
--
Peace,
BobJ

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