Westek00182 - 6077B Light Fixture Dimmer

After a lot of searching the Internet for the part number of a defective switch in a table lamp, with no lick at all, I found this dimmer and ordered it. This switch was a perfect fit, and it works extremely well. I am very pleased.

Cheap efficient switch that I used to control the pressure pump on my modded delonghi espresso maker. Works like a gem

This little dimmer was perfect for replacing the one on my electric fireplace. It has just 1 issue. The nut for tightening it in place is way too small from a thickness standpoint. It's only 1&1/2 threads thick. It will strip out the threads on the tube with just "pinkie" torque. I had to go to my local Ace Hardware and rumage through the replacement lamp parts and found a jam nut that was thicker. Other than that, it works perfect. One caution to note: This dimmer is rated at 200 watt max. That means you should never load it beyond 75 to 80% if you want long life. This is not a material defect. This a general "rule of thumb" for any electrical device in your home. My electric fireplace has 4 candelraba lamps. You can get these from 25 up to 60 watts. I had 4 60's in mine and it roached the original dimmer. There wasn't any max watt warning sticker either. Wall dimmers are rated for much higher watts. These miniature ones aren't.

These are easy to install in the hollow bases of table lamps if one is handy and has a sharp 5/16" drill bit.Smooth operation and positive "click" off. Rated at 200w which is ample.

I ordered one of these for my desk lamp. It arrived quickly but did not function. I returned it and was given a full refund. I then looked around for another one but just couldn't find one. Therefore, I decided to give this another try. So, I ordered a second one. It was shipped promptly. When I pulled it out of the box I immediately tested it with my ohm meter and found that it did not function! So, I bought two and got two pieces of junk.

It worked fine and did the job, but the picture and name brand is not what I received.

Great replacement component for a not so great component. I got a lamp from Amazon, after about 3/4 of a year the dimmer failed. I got this as replacement component. So far so good. It was easily installed; I lived to tell, and it works.

I thought I was lucky to have found an identical replacement for a lamp dimmer. No such luck! Unfortunately it's the only one that I could find that fits.Update: The supplier was very responsive to my negative report and has sent me a replacement.