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    Jan 18, 2011, 01:55 PM
    Choosing a dimmer switch for one light with two separate switches for it.
    I want to dim the lights in a bathroom chandelier. The chandelier has candle flame type bulbs and two switches for it. Do I need to install a dimmer on each switch?
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    Jan 18, 2011, 02:33 PM

    Assuming you mean two wall switches. No, you only need to replace one of the switches with a 3-way dimmer switch. Does not matter which switch you replace.
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    Jan 18, 2011, 05:18 PM
    No, you can't install 2 dimmers, they won't work. Install a 3 way dimmer on 1 switch and leave the other one alone.
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