Dimmer Switch: How to stop filament buzz?
I have a 100W globe style bulb attached to a simple 2-way dimmer.
The thing (the bulb) buzzes like crazy on anything other than full on
and full off. You can even see the filament flapping in the inert
breeze.
Maybe a heavy duty bulb, which has additional filament supports in it,
would be quieter?
I have three wall sconces in our living room that are on a remote control
dimmer. One of the bulbs is a standard 60W light bulb, the other two are
60W bulbs made for ceiling fans. I ran out of the ceiling fan bulbs when
one burned out, so I just screwed in a standard bulb. I prefer the ceiling
fan bulbs simply because they are smaller in size and don't stick down
below our light fixture. They cost slightly more, but they're generally
built stronger to endure the vibrations of a ceiling fan.
Anyway, the standard light bulb buzzes (rings) a lot, but neither of the
ceiling fan bulbs make a sound at dimmer settings. Might be worth trying a
ceiling fan bulb.
Anthony
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