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I have a mains wall light which has ten 10 watt halogen bulbs on it, and it says on the back its 0-105W. Is it possible to connect a dimmer switch to this light without having to include a transformer. If i can what sort of dimmer switch would you recommend? Many thanks Bren Last edited by brendonavoo69 : May 14th 06 at 04:30 PM |
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Bren:
If it has an inline transformer, you'll hear buzzing when you try to dim it, and it won't be a smooth dim. I don't recommend it because you'll burn out the transformer. The new halogens don't have the big inline transformers and you can dim these directly. good luck, tim1198 |
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Ive never had a problem with regular dimmers sold even on transformers.
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On Sun, 14 May 2006 16:21:19 +0100, brendonavoo69
wrote: Hi I have a mains wall light which has ten 10 watt halogen bulbs on it, and it says on the back its 0-105W. Is it possible to connect a dimmer switch to this light without having to include a transformer. If i can what sort of dimmer switch would you recommend? Many thanks Bren Not much of a good answer, but I would suggest that you check with the makers of the lighting system. later, tom @ www.NoCostAds.com |
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