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What would be the maximum rating of the incandescent bulb for a dimmer switch?
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Find the wattage rating on the dimmer controller. This is the maximum allowable wattage that the lamp in the fixture should be. Lamp wattage ratings under the rated dimmer wattage is fine but do not install a larger wattage lamp that is over the dimmer control's rating.
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Difference in dimmer switch heat 600 watts or 1000 watts?
A dimmer switch is used for lighting loads and not heating loads. The wattage rating on a dimmer switch is what the manufacturer recommends as the maximum load that the switch can handle. For example if you have ten 100 watt lamps, the total load wattage would be 1000 watts (10 x 100). Too much load for a 600 watt rated dimmer switch but not for a 1000 Watt rated dimmer switch. So you can see that the rating on a dimmer switch governs the maximum wattage load that can be connected in the circuit that is to be controlled.
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.
What if the wattage of the load is higher than the rating of the dimmer switch?
If the wattage load is higher that the rating of the dimmer switch then do not use the switch on that circuit. The manufacturer's components of the switch are only rated at a specific rating. Going higher than that rating will destroy the device and void any warranty that the switch might have. Always size the device to the load that you are wanting to control.
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
Which dimmer switch to use with LED down lighters?
Look on the carton that the dimmer comes in. On the label there will be a list of lamp types that the dimmer can be used on along with the maximum wattage that the dimmer can control.
Can you use a 12 volt dimmer switch for a 240 volt ceiling rose?
No, the voltage rating of the switch is too low.
Can xenon lamps be used with a dimmer switch?
120 volt xenon bulbs are fully dimmable just like a regular incandescent bulbs, using regular old 120 volt dimmer switches.
Is it normal for a 3-way dimmer to reduce the maximum brightness of a halogen light fixture?
Not really. This usually occurs when the dimmer switch is incompatible with the type of lamp being used or is going bad. If you've recently replaced the switch then check to see if the switch you used is suitable for use with halogen lamps. Halogen lamps draw more current than nomal incandescent lamps and if your switch was not made for use with this type of lamp you are creating an unsafe condition and a potential fire hazzard.
Energy savings light bulbs flickering and do not dim on dimmer switch?
you can not put a normal dimmer on a florescent light. You need to install a dimmer made for flourecent lights and they are expensive about 50 dollar around here. If you want to dim it put a normal incandescent bulb in the fixture.
Can a single pole switch can be use as a dimmer?
No a switch just opens and closes a circuit. A switch can be replaced by a dimmer switch. The dimmer switch will fit in the same enclosure that the switch is removed from.
Maximum rating of a knife switch that can be opened under load?
Look on the inside cover of the switch for the specifications that are allowed by the manufacturer of the switch. A switch without arc chutes will have a very low rating.
