Dimmer Switch for $7.25

http://www.thefrugalfilmmaker.com Need a way to adjust your lighting? This portable inline dimmer is easy to make and won't cost much. Take control of your image!

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[bros4life98]

Could you solder the wires together for extra support? Or would that take away from the current when you put the screw nut? PLEASE ANSWER!!

[thefrugalfilmmaker]

@bros4life98 I think soldering is pretty unnecessary. The screw nut is pretty solid on its own.

[rcboatdriver1234]

The only thing is you're not supposed to dim your lights because it changes the color temp but who cares

[thefrugalfilmmaker]

@rcboatdriver1234 This is true, they will go orange the more you dim them. Not always a bad thing, but something everyone should be aware of. Thanks for the reminder.

[synforever1]

im just wondering, would this work exactly the same for a regular switch?

[thefrugalfilmmaker]

@synforever1 If by "regular switch" you mean the standard on/off kind, then no. There are other types of dimmers, but it needs to say "dimmer" on the box to be able to adjust light levels in small increments.

[MrJveselka]

how do you make a three plug

[AReptileMan]

I use one of these for fans and my shop vac in the Garage.

[DarinHohman]

@rcboatdriver1234 True. I find this type of dimmer is better for lights or lamps that you want in a scene but you don't want them over exposed or drawing attention away from your subject. It is a good way to control background lighting.

[MrJveselka]

could you do a core with a ground wire

[bros4life98]

Let me get this stright the ridged wires are NOT the hot wires correct?

[bros4life98]

@thefrugalfilmmaker ok thanks for the tip

[EGOSWORLD1]

@arherrington HAHA old Shia Lebouf

[rcboatdriver1234]

@thefrugalfilmmaker yeah just wanted to inform everyone, thanks for the video keep them coming