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interested16

Mar 28th 2009 12:50 pm

Halogen Kitchen Lights on a Dimmer Switch?

Is it possible to have dimmer switches on a halogen light?

Dorothy

Mar 28th 2009 1:00 pm

Re: Halogen Kitchen Lights on a Dimmer Switch?

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Originally Posted by interested16 (Post 7430347)

Is it possible to have dimmer switches on a halogen light?

Yes. We have them in our formal lounge and our TV room.

interested16

Mar 28th 2009 1:06 pm

Re: Halogen Kitchen Lights on a Dimmer Switch?

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Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 7430374)

Yes. We have them in our formal lounge and our TV room.

Cool,i was just not 100% sure about it!

Amazulu

Mar 28th 2009 1:23 pm

Re: Halogen Kitchen Lights on a Dimmer Switch?

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Originally Posted by interested16 (Post 7430347)

Is it possible to have dimmer switches on a halogen light?

If the lights are 12V (usually MR16 type) you will need to find out what type of transformers are used. Electronic or iron-core transformers require different types of dimmers.

pingpong

Mar 28th 2009 1:59 pm

Re: Halogen Kitchen Lights on a Dimmer Switch?

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Originally Posted by interested16 (Post 7430347)

Is it possible to have dimmer switches on a halogen light?

You can but as said you need the correct dimmer type. If the transformer is electronic (generally small plastic not heavy) you need a trailing edge dimmer. If the transformer is iron core (usually big and heavy) you need a leading edge dimmer. Often though a leading edge clipsal dimmer will work fine for both.

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