Im looking to replace my normal ceiling light with spotlights and I want to change the light switch to a dimmer. The spots I have been looking at have ranged from 4 x 20w upto 5 x 50w with the transformer included. Is it acceptable to use either of these with a dimmer? Thanks for any help.
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breezer
so long as the dimmer is rated at or slightly more than the total wattage of the lights then yes. How ever if you are getting a low volatge light, make sure it can be operated by a dimmer (it will say so on the box)
Thanks Breezer,
A lot of these products never really specify what they can and can not be used with! What would be the consequence if I used it on a set of lights that were not dimmer compatible?
I think I saw one of your replies on dimmers that said they can generally handle up to 300w, hence Ive been looking at spots under the 300w mark.
Thanks for your help
A lot of these products never really specify what they can and can not be used with! What would be the consequence if I used it on a set of lights that were not dimmer compatible?
I think I saw one of your replies on dimmers that said they can generally handle up to 300w, hence Ive been looking at spots under the 300w mark.
Thanks for your help
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breezer
if the light you are looking at are mains then you have no worries (apart from as i mentioned) it is if you have low voltage lights ( i have in here) that there is a problem. It is the transformer, some can not be dimmed, (don't even try it)
the average dimmer is only 250 watt but you can get higher i used to have one that was 1200 watts
the average dimmer is only 250 watt but you can get higher i used to have one that was 1200 watts
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