Hi, I solved my previous post regarding the GFI outlet tripping on my new wall sconces. Now I'd like to dim these fixtures. Can I install a dimmer on a GFI protected outlet? I wasn't sure if the resistive load of the dimmer would trip the GFI. Thanks, Jeff
Dimmer on GFI?
Oct 24, 2004
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The wall sconces and electrical outlets are on the same circuit? I know you're not me, but... I wouldn't do that simply for the fact I might forget, or someone else might not know, and plug something into that outlet and should not be dimmed and damage it. --Mike
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They seem to work fine on my pool lights and on the deck lights.
The wall sconces and electrical outlets are on the same circuit?
I know you're not me, but... I wouldn't do that simply for the fact I might forget, or someone else might not know, and plug something into that outlet and should not be dimmed and damage it.
--Mike
According to Jeff Guay :
It's perfectly fine. The dimmer won't trip the GFI unless it shorts to ground.
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