Is there such a critter as a lighted (illuminated) 3 -way dimmer switch?
Figure the illuminated switch would ease identification.
Is there such a critter as a lighted (illuminated) 3 -way dimmer switch?
Figure the illuminated switch would ease identification.
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Moody:
Yup, they make all flavors, knobs, levers, sliders. Got one on my bench right now, can't remember why I bought it. Must be a switch I was gonna change out somewhere. Both HD and Lowes got em...
Steve
Check this site out:
http://www.passandseymour.com/
I'm looking at a Lutron in my house right now. Decora-style, the paddle is on/off, with a tiny slider to the side for the dimming function. Lighted with a neon bulb. I think these dimmers look the best, as they don't look like, well, dimmers.
Note only the on/off function is "3-way-able"; i.e., the other switch is just an on/off, not a dimmer. If you want a dimmer from both switches, you need something elaborate like X-10, or Grafik Eye.
What it sounds like you have is the Lutron Diva series.
http://www.lutron.com/diva/?s=17000&t=17200
And you are right you only have dimming control from one location, but can be used with other 3way/4way switches.
Lutron also has the Mastero series which allows dimming from up to 10 locations, but you have to use compatable units at all locations.
http://www.lutron.com/maestro/?s=17000&t=17200#suppl
Lutron also has the Mastero series
And they are very slick once installed, just pricey. A good product.
Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
Edited 8/31/2004 5:40 pm ET by CapnMac