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What type of dimmer do I use for an Ikea halogen 3 light track an electronic magnetic or regular dimmer?
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∙ 9y ago
Regular Dimmer will work.
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∙ 9y ago
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Can you put a dimmer switch rheostat on a halogen light fixture?
In most cases, it is possible to install a dimmer switch or rheostat on a halogen light fixture. However, it is important to ensure that the dimmer is compatible with the specific type of halogen bulbs being used. Some halogen bulbs require a specific type of dimmer switch, so it is advisable to consult with the manufacturer or an electrician to ensure compatibility and safety.
Why did your halogen lamp stop working when plugged into a dimmer switch on a cord?
It was not designed to be used with a dimmer switch. You must have a halogen designed for use with a dimmer or it will not work.
Are halogen lights able to be put on a dimmer switch?
Yes. There are various types of dimmers. Look for the halogen dimmer in your favorite search engine.
Why do halogen bulbs flicker on a dimmer?
because of voltage
What is the type of lamp uses with dimmer switch?
You cannot use most fluorescent lights with a dimmer. Just about any incandescent bulb WILL work with a dimmer. Occasionally, when a halogen bulb burns out, it will destroy a dimmer switch but halogen bulbs are considered incandescent and other than that little problem they work well with a dimmer.
Can you put a dimmer switch on a combination of halogen and incandescent fixtures?
Halogen is a type of incandescent fixture so yes.
Can you put an AC dimmer switch on a low voltage 12 volt halogen light fixture?
Although a dimmer can be designed for 12 v halogen lamps it is more common for dimmers to work on higher voltages. Dimmers have to work into a resistive load so it is not usually possible to place the dimmer on the high-voltage side of the 12 v transformer that comes with the lights.
What is Dimmer in electronic circuits?
something in a circuit
Why is my new passenger-side halogen headlight dimmer then my new driver's-side halogen headlight even after I switched to check it is always the passenger's side that is significantly dimmer?
Dim lights are almost always a bad ground connection on the dim light, just loosen and retighten the ground wire to restore the connection.
How do you know if your halogen transformer is able to be used with a dimmer switch?
Halogen lamps should not be dimmed. At lower voltages the halide is not hot enough and will condense on the glass bulb, darkening it. You will be replacing bulbs all the time.
Is it hard to install a dimmer switch myself?
It is very simple to install a dimmer switch in place of a regular light switch.
What is a star that becomes dimmer at regular intervals?
I think the term you're looking for is "regular variable."
