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03-03-03, 01:32 PM
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lights and dimmers
hello people,
just alittle question here: is it possible to put your spots for a baskin light on a dimmer? So i wont have to buy lights with different wattages. If the basking spot is too warm, just dim the light. Or is there a downside on dimming the lights? Any reply is appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
greetz Daan
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03-03-03, 01:45 PM
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Yes you can and it is very easy!
Go to your local hardware store and buy a dimmer switch and a "work box. Cut the cord for your clamp lamp or light fixture in the cage and wire the dimmer switch in.
There is a pretty detailed "how-to" in the enclosures section of this forum.
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03-03-03, 01:46 PM
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You, can. Im my experience i just change the hieght of the basking spot. But yes you can.
kyle
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03-03-03, 02:31 PM
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That's what the dimmer's are made for...it works great. 
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03-03-03, 02:46 PM
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yeah, i thought so, but you never know with herps . Anyway thanks for the input
Greetz Daan
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03-03-03, 05:13 PM
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By the way...
The thread "how to wire a dimmer" on this site is great. It really is very easy.
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03-04-03, 12:16 PM
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i know how to wire all kinds of electric stuff, but thnx for the help
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03-04-03, 10:13 PM
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thanks
thank-you i needed to know this
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03-05-03, 10:52 AM
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Just make sure you don't use floresent lights. they can not be dimmed.
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03-13-03, 06:42 PM
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I have a switch dimmer on at the moment controlling a total of 4 heat lamps. Works great!
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03-13-03, 08:26 PM
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I think everyone covered the dimmer thing. I had a pet store guy tell me that dimming a PowerSun basking lamp increases the risk of burning it out.(because they weren't made to be lit with limited voltage)
Sounds possible to me but I don't know if I believe it. My Red foot's light is on an automatic dimmer(neatest thing I've ever bought) and I've never had one burn out prematurely.
Has anyone else ever heard this?
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03-13-03, 10:06 PM
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I have heard of this too, but never had a chance to test it myself, as I dont use PowerSun for my herps.
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03-17-03, 08:47 AM
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Can someone post the link to the how-to wire a dimmer? I'd particularly like to know how to wire several lamps to one dimmer and how to wire the plus that goes in the wall.
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03-17-03, 05:49 PM
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Alicewave,
You can buy those "snap-on" dimmers at any Home Depot or Walmart. Just cut the wire, attach the dimmer rejoining both ends and you are done!
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03-17-03, 05:50 PM
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