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Re: "Wiring a dimmer turns weird"
because literally every corner of the box and instructions they're like, "unsure? hire a professional" I've come across this myself a few times and figured it out as well. replaced some can lights with led and cut new holes. I actually don't mind electrical work.
2023-12-11 · 8 weeks ago
also, "if you're not a professional you'll probably die". I get it's serious but homeowners should be able to do their own electrical if they're responsible. it's all about liability and getting sued.
Wiring a dimmer turns weird — I finally got around to replacing a dimmer for the classic three pendant lights over the open-plan kitchen/lr counter. These had been dark for months now as I was elsewhere, then procrastinating too much. It ws time. The old Feit dimmer failed in an unforeseen way: the large rocker on/off switch got internally detached and was now just flapping in the breeze, not clicking or doing anything. The unit is sealed with triangular-slot screws. E-waste. I had an...