Lutron Diva Dimmer Missing One Tab

[George7941]

They always come with one of the six heat sink tabs missing. The pic is from a Amazon listing
https://www.amazon.ca/Lutron-dimmab...559&sprefix=lutron+dimmer,aps,102&sr=8-5&th=1

Anyone know why the tab is missing?

 

[dishdude]

Because it's a diva.

 

[Kira]

Perhaps use of the sixth slot (a sixth heat sink tab) would be necessary for wattages above 150?
Perhaps it's a product adaptable for international trade and the sixth slot is used with other voltage or cycles/second (50 vs, 60)?

 

[George7941]

I really do not think cost was a consideration for going with five instead of six. Besides, more heat sink is better.

If no one knows, I will call Lutron and hopefully talk to somebody who can do more than read a script.

 

[Nukeman7]

Hmmm? For some unknown reason, it appears the dimmers with the red or burgundy colored switch come with the sixth heat sink tab intact.