Changing (replacing) a dimmer switch

jv47

When changing out a 12v dimmer switch, do I need to disable the 12v system while doing so? This a first time replacement so I will need to snip the wires on the old switch and then connect the new switch that has the proper pigtails. Is it OK to change it out without disabling the power to the switch?

Thanks

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Posted: 11:28 AM – Nov 26, 2014

subframe

You do not need to shut off the power, swap one wire at a time, just don’t touch the two wires together or to a ground…also you have to keep the polarity straight or the dimmer will not work…..Rich

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Posted: 7:53 PM – Nov 26, 2014

sheff69

jv47 wrote:When changing out a 12v dimmer switch, do I need to disable the 12v system while doing so? This a first time replacement so I will need to snip the wires on the old switch and then connect the new switch that has the proper pigtails. Is it OK to change it out without disabling the power to the switch?

Thanks

Where did you buy your switch?
I would like to add a couple to circuits that presently don’t have them (like the reading lights over the head of the bed), and would like to keep the same type as I have now if possible.

Thanks Sheff

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Posted: 9:14 PM – Nov 26, 2014

JohnD222

Sheff,

The ome rotary ones are a lot better than the on-off with slider dimmers- they tend to flicker particularly when several are in use or a low battery. Yes, those at the bed were replaced long ago. Ditto on no need to disconnect; just don’t ground the power side or it will blow a 12 volt fuse in a hurry. Then you can finish the job.

Another thread had a source for oem rotary dimmers.

sheff69 wrote:

jv47 wrote:When changing out a 12v dimmer switch, do I need to disable the 12v system while doing so? This a first time replacement so I will need to snip the wires on the old switch and then connect the new switch that has the proper pigtails. Is it OK to change it out without disabling the power to the switch?

Thanks

Where did you buy your switch?
I would like to add a couple to circuits that presently don’t have them (like the reading lights over the head of the bed), and would like to keep the same type as I have now if possible.

Thanks Sheff

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Posted: 10:35 PM – Nov 26, 2014

papacliff

This may not be the only source, but is this what you’re looking for?
http://www.dyersonline.com/diamond-blac … ntrol.html

Cliff

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Posted: 6:16 AM – Nov 27, 2014

subframe

I got mine from the place Cliff recommends ….They are the same as the ones that came with my Lifestyle……Rich

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Posted: 10:47 PM – Nov 27, 2014

sheff69

papacliff wrote:This may not be the only source, but is this what you’re looking for?
http://www.dyersonline.com/diamond-blac … ntrol.html
Cliff

Thank you.
That’s exactly what I need. I’m going to order two.

Sheff

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Posted: 6:20 PM – Nov 30, 2014

Pilgrim

I just changed out my reading light switches with dimmers. I went through
www. atcomp.com I give them a call and she give me a deal on two of them, less then $60 delivered to the door.

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