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How does a push button dimmer work?
A long button press will cause the dimmer brightness to go up or down. When dimming up, dimming will stop when maximum brightness is reached, and when dimming down, dimming will stop when minimum brightness is reached. Release the button and then hold down again to change the dimming direction.
What is a button dimmer?
The Button Dimmer Controller is a push-to-make momentary action switch that controls an In-Line Dimmer Pack. They allow dimming of a lighting circuit from more than one position.
How does a 12v dimmer switch work?
A dimmer switch changes the direction of electrical flow every time that it is used to dim or brighten the lights. The flow of electricity always alternates between positive and negative. When the circuit alternates it will automatically shut the circuit off or on.
When were push button light switches popular?
Authentic Reproduction Push Button Light Switches All our switches are replicas of push button switches which were used in homes around the United States from the late 19th century to the 1950’s.
Where do the red and black wires go on a dimmer switch?
The dimmer switch has a ground wire, a red wire, a black wire, and a striped red wire. According to the instructions on the dimmer the black wire should be connected to power; the red wire should go out to the light; the striped red wire should just be capped; and the ground should go to the ground.
What does C stand for on a dimmer switch?
C means common) In order for you to be able to use a smart switch you would have to get a neutral from the lighting circuit pulled down to the switch, which in some cases can be can be tricky and may require some work!
Are old push-button light switches safe?
A: I’d recommend that you replace the original switches with new ones. Those switches were made with materials that may have become cracked, corroded, or fatigued in the last 100 years, and their design doesn’t meet today’s strict electrical-safety standards.