On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 23:35:16 -0800 (PST), wrote:

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Would this solve the
problem?

no

Would it solve the problem if I used a different type of device rather
that switched mode?

I am beginning to think I should stick with halogen and make
equivalent energy savings elsewhere, in the same way that
organisations offset carbon by planting trees instead of by cutting
energy use.