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I'm not sure if someone has invented these yet, but I haven't been able to find them anywhere. Here's the idea:
If there are designer plates for regular light switches, there should be designer plates that are designed for dimmer switches. There should be a space cut out to accomodate the knob, just
as they have a little square cut out for the switch. Then you can have any design on it like you do with the light switch covers.
While we're on design, there should be do-it-yourself light switch covers where you can paint a design on them the way you like.
(?) a couple of places mention dimmer switches...
http://kyledesign.z...plates.dimmerknobs/
perhaps by *designer*, you mean something else? [po, May 30 2005]
There is always substitution.
http://images.googl...en%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN
[2 fries shy of a happy meal, May 30 2005]
Dimmer switch plates
http://www.switchhi...lates_covers_s.html
With knob covers. Cosmic! [jutta, May 30 2005]
Dimmer + switch in Vermont slate
http://www.vermontslateart.com/SSSDM.jpg
[jutta, May 30 2005]
Clipsal website
http://www.clipsal.com.au/wat.cfm#entry
This stuff is pretty much universal, I'd have thought. Widely known to exist. [UnaBubba, May 30 2005]
Version for [benfrost]'s "Nipple Switch" idea.
http://bz.pair.com/fun/switch.jpg
You can probably imagine the dimmer interaction. [bristolz, May 31 2005]
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You spent HOW many hours at the hardware store?
My sympathies. + |
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Nice, and welcome to the Halfbakery. |
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1) Dimmers use the same switch plates as regular switches. |
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2) Switch plates come in plain white, which is easily paintable. |
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Dimmers can use regular face plates, but there are special (dial-) dimmer face plates (they just have a little round hole rather than a rectangular slot). |
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We are in the process of making the spare room into a childrens room for our five-and-a-bit month old daughter. ( Iadmit it should have been finished allready) |
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But anyway, the guy who did the wallpaper was a drunk and he did not do a nice job around the place where the dimmer is now. So I cut a sort of funny looking seamonster (to cover the mistake) and painted it pink with purple spots, cut a hole in the middle and there you have it: designer dimmer plate. So a bun for you and me eh? |
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Ummm... Clipsal, HPM and Rexel all do exactly what you're asking, in Australia. Switchplates are all white, ecorative covers come in 30-odd different colours and finishes, and all swiches, dimmer controls and RJ11, RJ12 & RJ45 sockets simply clip into the square holes in the switchplates. Coloured decorative panels are removable and clip on and off, as required. |
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Ditto here [Una], in whatever country I live in. |
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Thank you for the links and the "heads-up" on this item. Sorry if I upset anyone by talking about something that was already invented. Obviously I wasn't really looking hard enough or googling long enough. Oh well. Anyway, this is a very interesting place! |
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Thank you for the welcome, froglet! |
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Ribbit bark croak squeak! |
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very interesting place, stick around! |
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I don't think you upset anyone. You just got pointed at resources that showed you what was available. People usually get the message pretty quickly, if we are upset with them. |
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http://www.anigmo.com makes Touchless Dimmer Switches that can use Anything as a Decorative switch plate. Patented sensor "feels the presence of one's hand through various materials and shapes. Dimmers are available in USA and are UL approved. 600W incandescent/halogen.
Many designer plates available and also do it yourself option.
Igor |
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