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Replacing 5 position switch with "dimmer"

 
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BJT567



Joined: 26 Nov 2002
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Location: New Hampshire
PostPosted: Tue Nov 26, 2002 9:57 pm    Post subject: Replacing 5 position switch with "dimmer" Reply with quote
I am doing some remodeling and need to replace an existing 5 position rotary switch to a ceiling fan - I see no reason why I can't replace it with a common rheostat (dimmer switch).

Can anyone tell me if this is, in fact, okay to do?

Thanks!
Ben
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Bert
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Joined: 07 Oct 2002
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 27, 2002 1:09 pm    Post subject: Replace 5 position switch with dimmer Reply with quote
It will be fine to replace switch.
Bert
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BJT567



Joined: 26 Nov 2002
Posts: 2
Location: New Hampshire
PostPosted: Wed Nov 27, 2002 1:20 pm    Post subject: Replacing 5 position fan switch w/ rheostat Reply with quote
Thanks Bert! I appreciate the quick reply . . . have a happy Thanksgiving!

Ben
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