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[Closed] Home electrics help - dimmer switches on mr16 spotlights?

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AM i ok to use a normal dimmer switch on a set of 5 halogen (mr16) bulbs powered via a transformer? Something is nagging at me and saying no!


 
Posted : 04/04/2012 2:08 pm
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Depends on the transformer.


 
Posted : 04/04/2012 2:09 pm
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how would i find out


 
Posted : 04/04/2012 2:13 pm
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Also check minimum load on the dimmer. If the 5x halogen bulbs draw too little, the dimmer wont do much but turn them on and off.

how would i find out

first, find the transformer 😉


 
Posted : 04/04/2012 2:13 pm
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I have a dimmer switch on my kitchen/dining circuit. Found the lights blowing fairly often... Just found out I have a non-dimmable transformer


 
Posted : 04/04/2012 2:20 pm