T ted Registered User Messages 223 18 Dec 2006 #1 Can you place a dimmer switch on a light fitting that has a transformer in it?
T Towger Registered User Messages 2,501 18 Dec 2006 #2 ted said: Can you place a dimmer switch on a light fitting that has a transformer in it? Click to expand... Yes, but your transformer must be dimmable and if the lights are halogen the (standard/cheap) dimmer should be derated by about 50%. Eg to dim 200 watts of lights user a dimmer rated at least 400 watts. Towger.
ted said: Can you place a dimmer switch on a light fitting that has a transformer in it? Click to expand... Yes, but your transformer must be dimmable and if the lights are halogen the (standard/cheap) dimmer should be derated by about 50%. Eg to dim 200 watts of lights user a dimmer rated at least 400 watts. Towger.