ICOT, thanks for the promotion. But my training unfortunately is mostly textbook and theoretical, but when it comes to actual home wiring, one needs shimush and real experience, and I don’t have that. Learning electronics and learning electrical wiring are really different skills. Knowing how to run wires through conduits and walls and boxes is something I know little about. But understanding what is happening to the elctrons, and interpreting the various numeric quantities is something I do have training in.
BTW, a while back we discussed taking out dimmers and putting in regular switches to use with the new compact flourescent bulbs to save money. WHile I never got around to installing the switches, I decided to try the bulbs anyway. They seem to actually work fine with the dimmer controls, (as long as they are all the way on). If anybody knows anything more, please share.