Re: Leviton "Air Gap Switch" on Dimmer Controls

["BruceR" <bruceNO@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Exactly, I usually just screw in a new bulb since I know better that to
stick my finger in the socket. Never caused a problem with the switch or
the bulb. That's been my experience using X10/Leviton/Switchlinc
switches since 1984.


"Tom" <donot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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.
>>
>>
>> "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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