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If your dimmer switch goes out will it make your lights not work?
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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?
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.
Why do dimmer lights not dim?
probably you have wired it wrong so look at the wiring diagram that is supplied with the dimmer switch and make sure your wiring matches................or..............................you have a energy saving bulb connected whih do not like to dim they will flicker
Why does dimmer switch cause ceiling light to make noise?
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How do you install a rheostat instead of a light switch?
A rheostat is an extremely ancient form of variable resistor that was used very largely to vary voltage. As you mention replacing a light switch, presumably you want to install a dimmer? If so, lighting dimmers are solid state and are a simple replacement for a standard switch. NOTE - you cannot use a conventional dimmer on anything but standard incandescent lamps. They will not work on low volt, fluorescent or halogen lamps (or HID). Make sure that the circuit breaker is turned off before starting work on changing the switch out. Just for the sake of convention the top wire on your conventional switch should be the hot one. Connect this same wire to the top wire that is on your new dimmer switch. Make sure that the dimmer switch is in the off position before turning the breaker back on.
Can you put fluorescent tubes on a dimmer switch?
Yes, as long as it is just incandescent bulb lighting connected to the track. If there is a transformer between the voltage source from the track and the light bulb (e.g. low voltage quartz bulbs) then these fixtures can not be dimmed.
Turning the head lights on the radio display goes out even if sound can still be heard on Mercury Tracer Wagon 1997 how can be fixed?
Make sure dimmer switch is turned to brightest position
Why aren't your dashboard lights working in your explorer?
On your dash, just to the right of the headlight switch is a dimmer wheel switch for your dash lights. Make sure that hasn't been rotated all the way down. ( note; when the dimmer wheel is turned all the way up that turns on all the courtesy lights inside the Explorer and they will stay on with the doors closed) Use the dimmer wheel to adjust the brightness of your gauge lighting.
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?
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.
How do you make the dashbooard lights to come on?
Usually, there is a dimmer switch within the car to make the dashboard lights come on. In most cars, the switch located within the dashboard. If you are having a problem with your lights, a fuse can possibly be blown. Be sure to check the fuse box to rule out any issues.
Why do your dash lights not work in your 1998 F150?
Check the fuses to start with. Make sure that the dimmer switch is on high and working. If these are ok, then check for bad wiring connections to the dash lights.
What would make dash lights not work 95 s10 blazer?
The dash light dimmer switch is turned off or bad or the fuse is blown
What can make 1992 Lincoln lights flicker?
your headlight switch needs to be replaced. My Lincoln had the same problem, it all stems from the auto dimmer feature...replace the headlight switch (mine was 70-100 dollars) and your lights will work fine.
Why do dimmer lights not dim?
probably you have wired it wrong so look at the wiring diagram that is supplied with the dimmer switch and make sure your wiring matches................or..............................you have a energy saving bulb connected whih do not like to dim they will flicker
What causes the dash lights to go out?
Turn the switch back on. Make sure your dimmer dial (wheel) is not adjusted down to the point that the dash lighting is nonexistent.
How do you turn off the dome lights in a Ford Taurus wagon?
depending on the year the Taurus lights will either have switches on the sides, or the switch is made into dash dimmer switch. If these switches wont turn the lights off, check the doors to make sure that the door switches operate properly.
How does a dimmer switch for a light work?
Most dimmer switches will work with turning it to the left will make it darker and to the right will make it brighter. If you want it on or off you just push in the switch.
If a light dimmer switch cover gets wet will the lights stop working correctly?
Depending on how wet, fresh water salt water will make a major difference.
