Re: Leviton "Air Gap Switch" on Dimmer Controls

["Tom" <donot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If I understand you correctly, you have Leviton dimmers and have changed
many bulbs without using the switch?

I can understand the safety rational but it does seem a bit awkward since
that switch is anything but easy to operate. I would guess that most would
forget about it or simply ignore it altogether given its PITA factor.

"BruceR" <bruceNO@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> It's a safety feature so that when you change a bulb you don't
> inadvertently shock yourself. Some might say that the sudden load of the
> bulb could damage the bulb or the switch but I've never experienced that.
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> "Tom" <donot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> According to the installation instructions, it states to disconnect the
>> power or switch it off using the "Air Gap Switch" before changing a light
>> bulb. The air gap switch isn't the easiest switch to get at nor is
>> flipping switches in the breaker panel - both seem troublesome just to
>> change a light bulb. OK, why is this important?
>>
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