Reviews of Leviton TBI03-1LW Tabletop Slide Control Lamp Dimmer 300-Watt White

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I own 4 of these dimmers in both black and white. Here's what I like about them:

1) Great sensitivity in the low light range. I can dim lamp bulbs so low that I can read the writing on them, then go even lower so that it's almost impossible to see anything in the room other than a faint glowing from the bulb. This is nice for the times when we're staying up with the baby and only want the least amount of light necessary to avoid bumping into objects after our eyes have adjusted to the darkness.

2) No noise. We have one of these on a bedside table, and it doesn't vibrate or make any other annoying noises.

3) Soft green LED when the switch is off. The LED makes it easier to find the switch, but the green color is dim enough to be discrete and is a pleasing color (at least to me). When the switch turns on, the green LED goes off.

4) Various mounting options. There is a recessed slot on the back of the switch into which a screw's head can slide for wall mounting. It comes with removable rubber feet to keep it from sliding off a table top. With the feet removed, the back side is smooth, so I glued one to the underside of a bedside table's overhang for a discrete yet convenient location.

I compared this table top dimmer to the one made by Lutron, and I'm happy I chose the Leviton instead. Apparently the Lutron doesn't have as much sensitivity in the low range and it has a red LED that I like less than green.

I bought mine from big box stores since the were significantly cheaper than the Amazon.com prices.

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I purchased the less expensive Lutron TT-300H-WH initially, because it didn't have an annoying LED light on it. However, that unit makes an annoying buzzing noise when the lights are dimmed (that is, when the switch is between full ON and full OFF). I returned the Luxtron and got another in exchange, with the same problem. This Leviton makes no such buzzing noise, and it looks a bit classier as well. The LED is discreet though I still put a small piece of white electrical tape over the light so it doesn't distract from TV viewing.

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This was exactly what I wanted. The light dims to a near glow and has a nice gradual gliding switch that goes up to bright light. The big drawback is that you have to use an incandescent bulb, otherwise you don't get a good dim (only goes to what I call "less bright"), the transitions are jumpy from less bright to bright and the bulb hums. All of those problems go away with a traditional bulb. The tabletop control has a nice firm grip on the nightstand but doesn't stick or damage the table top. The cord is a good length and the green light that comes on when the switch is off is not obnoxious but is bright enough to help you find the light in the dark. I've been using this light daily for about a month and would highly recommend it.

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This is a fine product. It does what it promises. I have aways trusted Leviton products, so when I was looking for a tabletop dimmer this brand stood out. We wanted a dimmer for the lamp in our nursery, which has a 3-way bulb. The other review on this dimmer says that they use it with a 3-way bulb, but the directions packaged with this dimmer specifically tell you NOT to use it with a 3-way bulb. Ugh. I wish that had been in the product description. I guess I will rewire the lamp now.

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Before I purchased this dimmer I had a Lutron. I will never purchase any brand but Leviton again. I purchased this as I thought my 100 watt bulb was burning out as it kept shutting off. I like the light to be as dim as possible when I fall asleep as I keep it on all night as a night light. I even changed the light bulb and finally realized that the Leviton dimmer did not hold on such a low level of light. It worked for a while but after a few months the switch loosened up. The switch on the Leviton is tighter and does not slip at all. This dimmer also has 4 rubber contact discs on the other side and does not slip on my end table unlike my previous one(with only 2 discs) that was always sliding off the table onto the floor. I read that some other reviewers commented about a buzzing noise but there is absolutely no noise what so ever emanating from this dimmer. I can keep this on the lowest possible light and it stays that way all night. The green light goes off when the dimmer is in use so I assume it will never burn out. This is worth atleast twice the money and I will be purchasing 2 more to replace my other Lutron dimmers.

I would like to quote from the manufacturer's instructions: Do not use with 3-way bulbs or compact flourescent lamps.

There is also a limited 5 year warranty. Can you beat that!! Today you're lucky to receive a one year warranty. In my opinion they must have faith in their product or they would not offer this warranty.