Recently the set of halogen lights I installed in the rose of my sons bedroom died a death. My wife has purchased a replacement set which are not marked dimmable. I think the transformer in the first set of lights burnt out because I had them attached to a standard dimmer switch and each evening dimmed the lights to act as a night light. I think the new set will go the same way - unless someone out there can help?
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- Thread starter NealS
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yes, dont dim them.
take them back or change the transformer to a dimable one
would a "child light" not be a better solution?
take them back or change the transformer to a dimable one
would a "child light" not be a better solution?
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When I installed 12V halogen lights I bought a special halogen dimmer switch. It costs a little bit more than a standard dimmer but it is good quality. See here
Now, I have not had any problems with the transformer getting too hot, bulbs going (still on the set that came with the kit, nearly 2 years old!) and it was only a Wickes £20 for 5 halogen lights and transformer kit. So I doubt mine was a special "dimmable" one.
Do dimmable transformers refer to special ones that can use standard mains dimmers?
Now, I have not had any problems with the transformer getting too hot, bulbs going (still on the set that came with the kit, nearly 2 years old!) and it was only a Wickes £20 for 5 halogen lights and transformer kit. So I doubt mine was a special "dimmable" one.
Do dimmable transformers refer to special ones that can use standard mains dimmers?
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