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Default adding a outlet to a dimmer switch
On 11/27/2010 07:38 PM, wrote:
The wires are attached to the switch don't matter at all. What matters is
what wires come into the box. If there is only one piece of wire (with 2
to 4 conductors in it) you cannot add the recp.

On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:37:25 -0500, wrote:

On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:06:56 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

I was wondering if it were possible to add a switch that would retain
my Dimmer for the overhead light in my bathroom and add an outlet to
it? I only see 2 wires attached to the Dimmer now. ..blanck and white.
Nope - you have a "drop" wired switch.


Well, if one of the wires attached to the switch is white, it's a fair
bet that it's a switch leg. Otherwise they'd both be black, and/or one
would be red.

nate

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