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Reddit mentions of Lutron SCR-15-HDTR-SW Satin Colors 15-Amp Half Dimmable Tamper Resistant Receptacle, Snow
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of Lutron SCR-15-HDTR-SW Satin Colors 15-Amp Half Dimmable Tamper Resistant Receptacle, Snow. Here are the top ones.
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- 15-Amp Capacity
- Top half for dimming
- Projecting nubs prevent standard plugs from being used
- Requires replacement plugs for dimming use (RP-FDU-10-)
- Bottom half is a general use receptacle
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Snow |
| Height | 4 Inches |
| Length | 2.25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 0.4 Pounds |
| Width | 2 Inches |
Not to be too much of a debbie-downer, but dimmable outlets are against NEC code.
> NEC 406.15: Dimmer-Controlled Receptacles. A receptacle supplying lighting loads shall not be connected to a dimmer unless the plug/receptacle combination is a nonstandard configuration type that is specifically listed and identified for each such unique combination.
In my opinion, either you stick with a non-dimmable outlet, or you replace the outlet with a tamper-resistent outlet that only permits special plugs. For example, Lutron's HDTR recepticle, coupled with their plug (you would need to chop off the male end of your floor lamp and replace it).
Alternatively, there's Z-wave options available for plug-in dimmers, like this one by GE
Sure you can get away with it, but if your insurance company catches wind of it in the event of a failure, you can kiss any payout goodbye.