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. They make
my 15 20W ones in the kitchen look like candles. I thought I would put a
dimmer switch in and went up to B&Q. The switch has also the outside light
on it so I will need a double dimmer with the outside light set to max on
the dimmer. However every double switch I pick up has a sticker on the pack
stating that if I am using halogen lighting then the maximum load is 250W or
150W. Can I assume then that on the maximum setting that the halogen bulbs
can only receive 250W of power or will something happen in the dimmer to
stop it from overloading, or will the dimmer cook!.?

Thanks for your help.

Andrew



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