The touch dimmer is built around 8-pin CMOS IC TT8486A/TT6061A specifically manufactured for touch dimmer switches applications. Since the IC is highly sensitive, use a long wire to connect the IC to ...

I recently had a home inspector ask me how hot is too hot when it comes to circuit breakers and switches. Many home inspectors, including all of the inspectors here at Structure Tech, use infrared ...

Hi guys, just a short article about a light dimmer switch that I opened a few days ago. I wanted a way to adjust the speed of a 220V fan and a friend of mine told me that I can use a regular and cheap ...

This capable dimmer supports Apple’s HomeKit platform along with the top three digital assistant platforms: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. iDevices is about as agnostic as it gets when it ...

The requirements of Art. 404 apply to all types of switches including snap (toggle) switches, dimmer switches, fan switches, knife switches, circuit breakers, occupancy sensors, and automatic switches ...

When we talked to designers and havers of great taste for our story on 31 Low-Lift Home Improvements for Under $100, Barbara Schmidt, creative director of Studio Bstyle, was a big proponent of the ...

Modern dimmers are compact and will fit into a standard wall outlet box in place of an existing switch. No rewiring is needed. Many people install dimmers for ”mood control”–lowering light levels ...

Q: I have a wireless telephone. When the lights in the dining room are turned on with a dimmer control, a loud static is heard on the phone. Is there a way to eliminate this interference? A: There are ...

Frank Hertel’s project: three individually dimmable LED lights. (Frank is the master of recycling; the wooden mounting pedestals are the panels from a decommissioned ATI console!) Thanks for your ...