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dimmer
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dimmer
1. a device, such as a rheostat, for varying the current through an electric light and thus changing the illumination
2. US
a. a dipped headlight on a road vehicle
b. a parking light on a car

dimmer [′dimĀ·ər]
(electricity)
An electrical or electronic control for varying the intensity of a lamp or other light source.

dimmer
A device which varies the light intensity of a light source without appreciably affecting the spatial distribution of the light; usually an electric control device that varies the current flow and hence the light output of the lamp. dimmer room A room in which are located the dimmers for controlling the lights for an auditorium or theater.


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The main types include remote control dimmers, rotating switch dimmers and touch-sensitive dimmers, which change the intensity of the light when you touch the light fitting.
Spacer System lighting control dimmers are available for single-pole as well as multi-location, incandescent (120V - line voltage) as well as Low Voltage (transformer) fixtures.
Alternatively, with LED dimmers "just a few years away" we could drum up interest among retailers by expressing our yearning for eco dimmables whenever we get the chance.
 
 
 
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