Dimming duplex outlet...

[dwellselectric]

Got into a little argument with the bosses son. He wanted me to replace a switch that controls a typical duplex receptacle with a dimmer. I told him I believe you can't do that unless you install a special outlet. I could be mistaken but can't find it in the code. Can anyone help me please?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Check out 404.14(E). Lutron makes that special receptacle and cord plug for a dimmed outlet.

 

[texie]

You win. 404.14(E) Lutron makes a "dimmer " recep. and a matching cord cap. As we all know this is violated all the time. IMO it is very poor practice and leads to problems.

 

[dwellselectric]

Thank you Dennis

 

[Hendrix]

Got into a little argument with the bosses son. He wanted me to replace a switch that controls a typical duplex receptacle with a dimmer. I told him I believe you can't do that unless you install a special outlet. I could be mistaken but can't find it in the code. Can anyone help me please?

See what happens when a receptacle is dimmed with a 600w dimmer and a vacume cleaner is plugged into it:jawdrop:

 

[roger]

As we all know this is violated all the time. IMO it is very poor practice and leads to problems.

It may be done in your area all the time but I have never seen it done.

Roger

 

[dwellselectric]

I don't agree with it. Say someone plugs something like a computer or an LED tv into the outlet imo a stupid move to install a dimmer on an outlet

 

[stickboy1375]

See what happens when a receptacle is dimmed with a 600w dimmer and a vacume cleaner is plugged into it:jawdrop:

240v on a 115v receptacle is pretty neat for a vacuum as well.

 

[realolman]

I don't know for sure, but I think this was legal until fairly recently. I'd say the 80's but that's just a guess.

I guess that's not very recent after all is it?

or it could have been 2002.

 

[John120/240]

What is the intended use for a dimmed outlet ? A table or floor lamp is all that I can think

of.

 

[maghazadeh]

I don't agree with it. Say someone plugs something like a computer or an LED tv into the outlet imo a stupid move to install a dimmer on an outlet

dSilanskas, If you listen to the boss's son by installing the dimmer, end user could have the benefit of putting his/hers computer on the power saving mode!!!

 

[dwellselectric]

dSilanskas, If you listen to the boss's son by installing the dimmer, end user could have the benefit of putting his/hers computer on the power saving mode!!!

Yes very good point! :lol: