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ceiling fan lights flicker with dimmer

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marcweiser09

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:59 am    Post Subject:
ceiling fan lights flicker with dimmer
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i moved a ceiling fan from one room to another it worked great here but when i hooked it up in the dining room to a dimmer it flickers when i turn it up should i get rid of the dimmer. i hooked up the ground the hot and the neutral right........ please help i dont want to turn the power on until i know icon_sad.gif[/u][/i][/b]
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i would loose the dimmer - it may not be rated for motor loads.
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