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    pjlcinci Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 18, 2008, 02:49 PM
    Combo Dimmer Switch / receptacle
    Hey - I want to put a dimming light switch w/ a grounding receptacle in my bathroom. Has any one ever seen such an item and if so where at? You would think somewher out there there gots to be one.
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    Aug 18, 2008, 05:23 PM
    Actually you would need a GFCI dimmer/recpetacle if you want to meet code. I have not seen this set up. You could install a GFCI duplex receptacle and then a light switch tap for the dimmer. This would require a deep 4x4 box or more depending on the heat requirements of the dimmer. They can give off heat and have specific requirements for box sizes.
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