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17. Hmmm, that is a thought

Mon Apr 27, 2020, 10:56 AM

Apr 2020

Especially since LEDs don't get hot like the old fixtures. I'll have to look into that idea. Thanks, Kali!

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Electrical question about LED fixtures [View all] csziggy Apr 2020 OP

Not all LED lights are dimmable. I'd check Phoenix61 Apr 2020 #1

+1 that is the correct answer. rampartc Apr 2020 #2

Almost all the fixtures I am purchasing are dimmable csziggy Apr 2020 #8

Do your fixtures have multiple light bulbs each? beastie boy Apr 2020 #12

These are sealed, linear units with integrated LEDs. csziggy Apr 2020 #14

I used to be a licensed electrical inspector and I agree Hokie Apr 2020 #7

Yes, closing off the outlet might have been a possibility csziggy Apr 2020 #16

I would disconnect and blank off the outlet. Turbineguy Apr 2020 #5

We do have some CFL bulbs that are dimmable csziggy Apr 2020 #10

OK I stand corrected. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2020 #11

Hmmm, that is a thought csziggy Apr 2020 #17

I'm all about the "ranch-rigging" Kali Apr 2020 #18

LOL! I might have some burlap around here! csziggy Apr 2020 #20

oooh! I bet that does look pretty. Kali Apr 2020 #21

It's really neat looking in my opinion csziggy Apr 2020 #22

clean the old one again? Kali Apr 2020 #23

I know - I don't even use the self cleaning setting on my oven! nt csziggy Apr 2020 #25

oh yes, would love to have separate cooking functions. Kali Apr 2020 #28

Separate cooking functions is great csziggy Apr 2020 #29

I have never seen a side opening oven! Kali Apr 2020 #30

I hadn't until I started research ADA information csziggy Apr 2020 #31

An excellent point! Turbineguy Apr 2020 #19

I have a little LED nightlight plugged in next to the sink csziggy Apr 2020 #24