Hi,
Firstly I'm a novice who knows very basic electricity so please go easy on me
I've just bought a new 'hobart 10 light fitting' from homebase with 10w bulbs included which I have successfully fitted in the bedroom. In the ceiling I replicated the wiring from old basic fitting which had 3x blue, 3x brown, 1x earth, all works fine with my existing single switch which had 1x brown 1x blue 1x earth. The problem is I also bought a metal 250w one way dimmer switch with same wiring connections, this works but has a VERY LOUD buzzing sound and flickers almost as badly as strobe lighting however, when turned up to highest setting it does not flicker but still buzzes quite loudly. Would be grateful if anyone could shed any light?
Other points to note:
- On the dimmer switch box it says if you're using halogen, G9 etc... it must not exceed 125w (although 10x 10w bulbs = 100w)
- Have tried another plastic box standard dimmer which did not work at all.
Thanks
Firstly I'm a novice who knows very basic electricity so please go easy on me
I've just bought a new 'hobart 10 light fitting' from homebase with 10w bulbs included which I have successfully fitted in the bedroom. In the ceiling I replicated the wiring from old basic fitting which had 3x blue, 3x brown, 1x earth, all works fine with my existing single switch which had 1x brown 1x blue 1x earth. The problem is I also bought a metal 250w one way dimmer switch with same wiring connections, this works but has a VERY LOUD buzzing sound and flickers almost as badly as strobe lighting however, when turned up to highest setting it does not flicker but still buzzes quite loudly. Would be grateful if anyone could shed any light?
Other points to note:
- On the dimmer switch box it says if you're using halogen, G9 etc... it must not exceed 125w (although 10x 10w bulbs = 100w)
- Have tried another plastic box standard dimmer which did not work at all.
Thanks