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Posted by RBM on December 8, 2006, 4:36 pm
I agree, if you want to dim them be sure to at least use electronic or
magnetic low voltage dimmers
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>> Client wants to install some low-voltage halogens with a dimmer. Is this
>> OK? I know the dimmer will work, since the lamps are a resistive load,
>> but I'm not sure the halogens want to work on reduced voltage. Anyone
>> know for sure?
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> I have had many customers who chose low voltage lights become unhappy when
> they decide to install dimmers. There is always a noise problem. Even
> with
> a dimmer that is rated for magnetic or electronic power supplies there is
> still some noise present depending on the light level. If they want to
> dim
> the lights, don't use low voltage or install multiple switches to shut off
> different areas to give a reduced light look.
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