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Old 01-18-2011, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jjdees View Post
TH and l2ride, thanks for the replies. I have five 75 watt bulbs to turn on so maybe the switch can't handle it. I'll check the switch and see if it can handle the load and if that's not the issue, I'll try installing it on the other pole. I'm not sure which one is the primary.
jj - Check the rating on the dimmer. Should be on the body of the switch somewhere or on the packaging. If it's not rated for at least 375 watts (the load you're placing on it with five 75 watt bulbs), then there's the problem.

Bill