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More options Jul 5 2008, 10:39 pm

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From: "BobW" <nimby_NEEDS...@roadrunner.com>

Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 10:39:24 -0700

Local: Sat, Jul 5 2008 10:39 pm

Subject: Re: Light timer/dimmer?

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"Calab" <mys...@csd.ca> wrote in message

news:4dCbk.56339$Jx.13974@pd7urf1no...

> I have a need to control a light fixture in my home. At a certain time I
> need the light to come on and later on the light should go out. The
> problem
> is that I need it to change states slowly. Load could be anything between
> 100 and 600 watts.

> It would be nice to find something that fits in a 1 gang electrical box,
> but
> I haven't been able to find anything.

> I also have the need for something similar, controlling about a dozen
> LEDs,
> for the lighting in a fish tank.

> Does anyone have any idea how I can do these?

I used to be an X10 fan, but now it's Zwave, for me. It's very cool
technology.

The Home Settings line from Intermatic stuff will do exactly what you want
it to (timing, soft on, soft off).

http://www.homesettings.com/

Bob
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