"Andy Dingley" wrote in message
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On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 09:52:44 GMT, "Andrew Simpson"
wrote:

I recently installed 6 50W mains powered halagon recessed lights in my
hall.
I was quite suprised when switching them on how bright they were.

I'd replace the bulbs with lower powered ones. It sounds like you
never want to adjust this dimmer, just use it permanently set at a
lower power. Halogens don't like this, and you'll get a greatly
reduced bulb life (depending on how low you have them). You may also
get the bulbs capsules blackening internally.

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Hi Andy,

Thats basically what I have done. I've reduced them to 35W bulbs and there
is a big difference and the sunglasses can stay off now.

Thanks everyone for your advice.

Andrew.



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