Re: Leviton "Air Gap Switch" on Dimmer Controls

["BruceR" <bruceNO@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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.


"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?
>