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Installing an Electronic Dimmer

Sunday January 11, 2009
Dimwits are not good but to be "dim-lit" well that's something else. Today's TRIAC controlled electronic dimmers are beautiful, energy efficient and easy to use. Gone are the days of only big bulky knobs (although you can still buy them) and in are thin profile elegant dimmers that extend the life of your bulbs, save electricity and provide the elegance of mood lighting.

In the tutorial How to Install an Electronic Dimmer I'll show you in vivid color how to install a dimmer, what the heck a TRIAC is and what you need to do if you want to use a CFL with your dimmer. So read on and be "dim-lit". It's OK!

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