No light switch with dimmer available?

[joe4all]

Hi, I have to replace the 15 Amp Single-Pole Toggle Light Switch in my kitchen.
The toggle is a dimmer.
I checked a few stores and they don't have anything like that available. The only dimmer they have
is the toggle on/off with a slider.
I don't need the extra slider, I need the toggle to be the on/off and dimmer.
Anyone knows if those are made anymore?
Thanks, Dave

 

[pcgeek11]

Yes they are still available.

Are you a human?

www.newegg.com

Leviton 600W Illuminated Slide Dimmer Switch, 120V - Ivory | Switches | AMSCO Online Store

Leviton 6631-1LT Dimmer Switch, 600W Incandescent Decora Sureslide Illuminated Light Dimmer - Light Almond

DescriptionThis low-profile slide dimmer is great for use with magnetic low voltage and incandescent lighting. The optional Locator Light Helps to Find the switch in the Dark and Acts as a Night-Light. The convenient slide action allows you to easily adjust the amount of light and will maintain...

www.westsidewholesale.com

 

[joe4all]

I need the small toggle due to the mirror shape. Here is a pic:

 

[Steltek]

Is this what you want?

Toggle - Lutron - Dimmers - Wiring Devices & Light Controls - The Home Depot

Get free shipping on qualified Toggle, Lutron Dimmers products or Buy Online Pick Up in Store today in the Electrical Department.

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Found by searching for toggle dimmer switch.

 

[joe4all]

No, it has the toggle and the slide. Mine has only the toggle. This is how I have in my house. Why use two ?

 

[lxskllr]

My guess is they quit making them that way cause they suck. They're always glitchy. Also, people tend to not use the dimmer function often, so a toggle+slider is more practical day to day.

 

[Steltek]

No, it has the toggle and the slide. Mine has only the toggle. This is how I have in my house. Why use two ?

Sorry, I just didn't see the slide on the side (bad eyes in my old age, I guess...).

Anyway, maybe this is what you want (single pole, toggle switch itself is dimmer)?

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Switch-Dimmable-Incandescent-18025/dp/B002DNAG4W

 

[Steltek]

My guess is they quit making them that way cause they suck. They're always glitchy. Also, people tend to not use the dimmer function often, so a toggle+slider is more practical day to day.

That, and the fact that with a slider you can permanently set the dimmer and just be able to flip the switch on/off without having to reset the dimmer each time.

 

[joe4all]

Sorry, I just didn't see the slide on the side (bad eyes in my old age, I guess...).

Anyway, maybe this is what you want (single pole, toggle switch itself is dimmer)?

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Switch-Dimmable-Incandescent-18025/dp/B002DNAG4W

Perfect, this is what I am looking for. Thank you

 

[Steltek]

Perfect, this is what I am looking for. Thank you

Any time. You might want to consider buying a extra or two spares to put into storage as hard as these things are getting to find.

 

[Paperdoc]

FYI, this is how I've done it for years. A rotary dimmer that has a push-the-knob to turn on and off feature so you don't have to change the rotary setting. Fits any standard mounting box, has only a small shaft coming out through the standard hole. This particular model is designed for three-way (two switches) use IF you need that.

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Rotating-Dimmable-Incandescent-18020/dp/B002DNG3EE/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=rotary+dimmer&qid=1619274074&sr=8-2

 

[joe4all]

Interesting

 

[NutBucket]

The only issue with using the rotary knob is the thickness of that wall plate might prevent you from clicking it on and off.

 

[Paperdoc]

^ I can understand that could be an issue. In my experience the wall plate we have is a moulded decorative plate a bit thicker than the plain flat plastic ones. But the switch unit was designed to ensure it can work, so the shaft and knob extend out a fair amount, and even when pressed in to activate, the knob never comes too close to the plate. The knob is about 1" diameter, and the plate has most of its raised design nearer the edges, and is flat nearer the middle where the slot opening is.