Here are helpful safety tips when wiring a light dimmer at home to control how much electricity your bulbs consume.
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Read the product’s instructional manual properly before starting the project.
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grasp that ordinary dimmer switches aren’t intended for use with some fluorescent bulbs. If you use compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), check whether they’re labeled ‘dimmable.’
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Ensure the dimmer’s wattage equals or exceeds the wattage of the lights you want to dim.
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Wear electrically insulated gloves while working to protect yourself from electrocution.
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Turn off electricity coming to the switch from the main fuse box or circuit breaker box before starting any electrical project.
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evaluate the switch or wires to ensure no electrical current before proceeding.
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Consider calling a licensed electrician when you have any concerns about the installation.
After checking out safety procedures, here are the equipment and tools you need to get the job done: wire strippers, gloves, screwdrivers, needle-nose pliers, wire-cutting equipment, wire labels, a dimmer switch, and a non-contact voltage tester. Now, you can go ahead and install your light dimmer. It’s a relatively straightforward process.
