Stripping away the rose colored glasses of denial concerning my reality. Getting in touch with truth. Reaching out to others in empathy concerning their reality and their walk to truth.
Saturday, April 4, 2015
D is for Dimmer switch
When dimmers talk They might just balk, And not reply Would you cry?
My husband works with camera's, so he's in love with dimmer switches. He loves anything that manipulates light. Our whole house is dimmed when he's home and I'm constantly turning the lights back up in each room behind him. I'm blind as a bat and need all the light I can get ;)
My husband used to be an electrician and I helped him with a few jobs so I know about those dimmer switches. They can be really nice in a dining room for dimming the lights low. :)
I have dimmers with the two chandeliers - they use a smaller bulb. They're too pretty to take down. But there are two dimmers for each room... opposite sides of the rooms. I really am lucky I guess. First time they've been replaced in, maybe thirty years! (smile).
Oh Susan, that is a pet peeve of mine. Turning lights off that others leave on. Maybe you could install those switches that auto turn off in a set amount of minutes.
Thank you for visiting me. I enjoyed your post for "D" day!
Dimmer switches are darn cool inventions to control the proper amount of light in a room. We have one in our bedroom. Ever since we installed it, which has been many years now, the light bulbs don't burn out so quickly. Turning the light on more gently keeps the filament from popping. We also have one in the living room on one of the table lamps. Another neat thing you can do with corded dimmer (sliding-type) switches is to plug your strands of Christmas lights into it. This is especially good if you use the old-fashion 7w bulbs, which we did years ago. It's very relaxing to create a soft glow in the evenings while watching TV during the holiday season.
I think I could cry, I like my lights, even dimmers, to work when I want them to work.
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I like my lights on especialy on a cold dark winter's night. Good D post Dixie.
DeleteBetty, me too. I used to you tube to repair one. I'm not meant for this occupation, though. ;p
DeleteThank you, Yvonne. I even use tiny Christmas lights on my fireplace.
DeleteMy husband works with camera's, so he's in love with dimmer switches. He loves anything that manipulates light. Our whole house is dimmed when he's home and I'm constantly turning the lights back up in each room behind him. I'm blind as a bat and need all the light I can get ;)
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DeleteI like strong light in the kitchen. :)
I'd get a hammer then they'd stammer in the dimmer slammer
ReplyDeleteLOL
Deletethat's far away future for me... we have them not....
ReplyDeleteI remember you shared that last fall when I had to replace one. They are very nice.
DeleteNo dimmer here, don't need them I fear.
ReplyDeleteGood one, Jo!
DeleteMy husband used to be an electrician and I helped him with a few jobs so I know about those dimmer switches. They can be really nice in a dining room for dimming the lights low. :)
ReplyDeleteI have two chandeliers and I really enjoy them. Nice to have a hubby who knows electrical stuff :)
DeleteWith the new European laws about light bulbs, if you combine some of them with a dimmer switch they crackle! :0)
ReplyDeleteThat doesn't sound good, Carole Anne.
DeleteThese really are brilliant contraptions! :D
ReplyDeleteI agree, Courtney!
DeleteI remember when my dad put in a dimmer switch. It was the first I'd seen. I thought it was amazing. Played with it until I got yelled at.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! Elizabeth!
DeleteYour rhymes are awesome. Dimmer switches are fab. Untethered Realms / MPax
ReplyDeleteM, I've been taking lessons from Pat and the cat!
DeleteI love reading "Untethered Realms" posts!!
My husband is obsessed with dimmer switches and lighting, so we have a lot. He does it for family and friends too.
ReplyDeleteSharon, that's very nice of him.
Deletei don't know how I survived before dimmer switches! The less light the better late at night, and first thing in the morning! Fun poem, Dixie!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Thank you, Julie. I keep low lighting too.
DeleteNothing this complicated in my house- we have candles and fingertips covered in melted wax- and lots of aloe vera growing to treat minor burns :-)
ReplyDeleteOh ouch, Lisa! But I do love your blog home! I should an aloe vera, instead of relying on the bottled stuff. Love to watch them grow!
DeleteI thought that dimmers didn't work with the new energy saving bulbs. Ours have all gone - or maybe I'm not as romantic nowadays!
ReplyDeleteI have dimmers with the two chandeliers - they use a smaller bulb. They're too pretty to take down. But there are two dimmers for each room... opposite sides of the rooms. I really am lucky I guess. First time they've been replaced in, maybe thirty years! (smile).
DeleteI'm too old for dimmers. I need full blast. LOL!
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Hi Gwen, I've been enjoying the A-Z at Untethered Realms! you guys are so creative.
DeleteNeed full blast? I understand (smile)
I only have a dimmer in one room and seldom use it. Mostly I run around the house turning off lights other people left on.
ReplyDeleteOh Susan, that is a pet peeve of mine. Turning lights off that others leave on. Maybe you could install those switches that auto turn off in a set amount of minutes.
DeleteThank you for visiting me. I enjoyed your post for "D" day!
Dimmer switches are darn cool inventions to control the proper amount of light in a room. We have one in our bedroom. Ever since we installed it, which has been many years now, the light bulbs don't burn out so quickly. Turning the light on more gently keeps the filament from popping. We also have one in the living room on one of the table lamps. Another neat thing you can do with corded dimmer (sliding-type) switches is to plug your strands of Christmas lights into it. This is especially good if you use the old-fashion 7w bulbs, which we did years ago. It's very relaxing to create a soft glow in the evenings while watching TV during the holiday season.
ReplyDeleteAH, someone who knows what I'm talking about! Too cool, Cathy.
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