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Author Topic: How do I control a chandelier?  (Read 7239 times)

bzellinger

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How do I control a chandelier?
« on: July 12, 2006, 11:04:07 AM »
I have a 5-bulb chandelier with a knob-style wall switch dimmer. What x10 wall switch do I need? Or is this even possible?
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dave w

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Re: How do I control a chandelier?
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2006, 11:50:00 AM »
Assuming you are using standard incandescent bulbs, and not CFLs,  this switch will work

http://www.x10.com/automation/ws467_s.html

Just replace your current dimmer with the WS467.
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Re: How do I control a chandelier?
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2006, 12:01:27 PM »
Just make sure you don't exceed the wattage rating for the switch. Otherwise it's just like a single light.
Some switches are only rated for 300W. For one of those you couldn't use more than 60W bulbs.
The WS467 that dave w recomended is rated for 500W so as long as you're not using 5 bulbs rated over 100W each you should be ok.
« Last Edit: July 12, 2006, 12:07:57 PM by steven r »
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Re: How do I control a chandelier?
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2006, 12:18:08 PM »
Thanks. Just bought 3 of them on eBay for $30 shipped.
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