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09-27-18, 05:50 AM

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I have a few lights on same switch I don't want all illuminated. Is it best to just not install a bulb in those fixture or perhaps leave a dummy dead bulb installed instead?

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09-27-18, 06:07 AM

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Leave the socket without a bulb or leave a burnt out bulb in the socket. Either or. You could bypass those sockets by taking them out of the circuit.

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09-27-18, 06:18 AM

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IMO it's better leave a dead bulb in the unwanted socket - less chance of anything getting accidentally poked into or bugs getting in it.

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09-27-18, 06:48 AM

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Many years ago I saw some plastic plugs that could be screwed into a socket, I googled but they didnt come up.

I do have some screw in adapters that make them an outlet, same principal!

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09-27-18, 08:07 AM

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I'd considered a live bulb with a small piece of electrical tape or piece of hard plastic over the hot nub of the bulb.

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