Outlets are not supposed to be dimmed! While this might seem like a good idea if you wanted to plug in a table lamp that lacked its own dimmer, it creates a dangerous situation since outlets can accommodate any device with a plug, and some devices, such as many motors, react very badly to the output of a dimmer.
Can you put a dimmer on a plug?
Dimmer switches shouldn’t be used on wall outlets because it is against the electrical code. Installing a dimmer switch on an outlet and then plugging in another appliance on the circuit can cause a short-circuit event or even an electrical fire.
How do I make my light plug dimmable?
- Unplug your light’s power cord from the wall outlet.
- Plug the dimmer into the wall outlet.
- Plug your lamp’s power cord into the receptacle on the dimmer.
- Turn on your lamp, using the switch on the lamp itself. …
- Unplug your lamp’s power cord from the wall.
