2006-08-30 17:29:04 · 7 answers · asked by plb16 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
As mentioned, not at all safe. A tabletop dimmer is commercially available to do the very thing that you are wanting to do. Simply plug your lamp into the recepticle on the dimmer and you won't have to explain anything to your insurance adjuster.
2006-08-31 16:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by Okie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! It is against the national electrical code to control a normal receptacle with a dimmer switch. The receptacle could have anything plugged into it, not just a lamp.
2006-08-31 02:04:40 · answer #2 · answered by An electrical engineer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A receptacle is for holding things, if it is motorised a dimmer switch which is normally used to subdue light, could control the speed, but it can be used for other things, like controlling the temperature of a soldering iron for leadlight work etc
2006-08-30 17:39:26 · answer #3 · answered by mark2zephyr 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want to control a lamp then yes you can, but there are better and safer alternatives. I would recommend using X10 lighting controls for dimming your lights.
Go to www.x10.com This site has lots of ideas and tools for controlling home electrical devices. Also, X10 products are available at Radio Shack and many hardware stores.
2006-08-31 08:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by richard Alvarado 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can, but not advisable, because unless the appliance is wired for variable speed, it will burn out, or possibly cause a fire.
2006-08-30 17:59:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not advised. any motor could burn out if plugged into a low voltage plug. TV also.
2006-08-30 17:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by zocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
2006-09-03 14:21:58 · answer #7 · answered by dreamweaver021557 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋