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    Apr 21, 2008, 01:42 PM
    Dimmer switch
    Are dimmer switches tested differently from a regular switch?
    I have a brand new dimmer and do not get continuity in the
    On position?
    Thanks,
    Bill
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    Apr 21, 2008, 01:53 PM
    You won't. The solid state device inside (a triac) needs a gate signal in order to conduct.
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    Apr 23, 2008, 03:17 PM
    Best test for a dimmer is remove switch from known good lights and try, Shouldn't wire hot. And don't test or use on more lights than it can handle.
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    Aug 2, 2008, 02:35 PM
    I have a dimmer switch with a black wire a red wire and a yellow wire what goes where
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    Aug 2, 2008, 04:50 PM
    I believe I have seen 3 way dimmers that have those three colors. This is not a dual dimmer?
    I would try black and yellow or black and red, cap the unused for a single pole application.
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    Aug 2, 2008, 04:55 PM
    Yep, it just changes the position of on. These might me the Decora versions with the toggle and the slider. If the switch position is wrong, use the other wire. I also agree, that black should be one of them and likely power in.
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