2006-09-21 11:05:39 · 5 answers · asked by d_s_miller 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
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2006-09-21 11:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by Huge. 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The dimmer will consume all the electricity saved by not having the light on at 100%. Instead, use a 75 watt lamp rated for 140/150 volts. That will not acquire the full brightness because you have only 110, so you get a reduction in light to about 60 watts and a savings in electricity.
Some of the home stores sell these bulbs, but you might have to go to a special lighting store to buy them, a company that sells only specialized light bulbs.
2006-09-22 08:47:42 · answer #2 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seams it would be same. but, cost of a 100 w bulb is more than a 60 w bulb at the store.......so, you already lost ground at the start..........
2006-09-21 19:15:34 · answer #3 · answered by shreck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you include the heat generated by the resistance in the dimmer?
2006-09-24 10:12:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW and I thought my Dad was cheap!
2006-09-21 22:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋