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What size double dimmer switch do you need for 6 x 40 watt halogen bulbs?
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∙ 9y ago
Just add the powers so the total power is 240 watts.
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Why do halogen bulbs flicker on a dimmer?
because of voltage
Do you need a special dimmer switch to control MR 16 halogen lights?
Check the package, it will tell you if it can be used for these bulbs. Be careful of compact florescent.
How many bulbs can a dimmer switch?
the dimmer should have a rating on it in Watts. dimmers are not suitable for low energy lamps though
What is the noise emanating from a dimmer switch?
All dimmer switches hum. The older they get, the louder the hum. If you have compact florescent bulbs in the fixture, this will cause the switch to hum louder.
Can any dimmer work with energy efficient bulbs?
Yes, if they replace the switch at the wall.
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.
Why do halogen bulbs flicker on a dimmer?
because of voltage
Do you need a special dimmer switch to control MR 16 halogen lights?
Check the package, it will tell you if it can be used for these bulbs. Be careful of compact florescent.
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.
Why do both head lights go out when the bright are turned on?
Could be bad bulbs (double filamented) or bad dimmer switch
Headlights will not work on my 1996 Jeep?
Bulbs? Fuses? Relay? Dimmer switch? Headlight switch?
How many bulbs can a dimmer switch?
the dimmer should have a rating on it in Watts. dimmers are not suitable for low energy lamps though
What is the noise emanating from a dimmer switch?
All dimmer switches hum. The older they get, the louder the hum. If you have compact florescent bulbs in the fixture, this will cause the switch to hum louder.
How do fix the instrument panel lights if the bulbs and fuse are good?
Check dimmer switch.
Can any dimmer work with energy efficient bulbs?
Yes, if they replace the switch at the wall.
Lights go out when turn on high beams?
Burnt out bulbs? Defective dimmer switch?
1997 Lexus es300 your lowbeams are not working The bulbs are good Any suggestions If its the fuse which one?
I'd be suspicious of the dimmer switch or a wiring connector between the dimmer switch and the headlights.
