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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.
Can a dimmer switch cause lights to flicker?
no
Can a screw in bulb fixture be converted to hold a halogen bulb?
No, not directly. You can buy Halogen bulbs that are made to be used in a standard light socket. They are for sale at the standard outlets. I have a number of these in my house, and I use these in some of my light sockets. Just for you information I have one in my lap as I am typing this it is a Philips Master 120 Volts 60 Watt bulb. The only condition is that you have to get a specific bulb for dimmer circuits, a standard halogen does not work with dimmers. The bulbs have ceramic insulator protecting a balast circuit, the dimmer bulbs have a rather large ceramic end, that is sometimes enclosed inside the standard light globe. All the standard bulb manufacturers should sell these. You just cannot use Halogen bulbs in enclosed lights unless they are made for this purpose, as is the dimmer variant I wrote about.
What size double dimmer switch do you need for 6 x 40 watt halogen bulbs?
Just add the powers so the total power is 240 watts.
How much energy does a tungsten halogen bulb use?
Halogen bulbs come in various ratings, as do all bulbs.
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 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.
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.
Can a dimmer switch cause lights to flicker?
no
Can a screw in bulb fixture be converted to hold a halogen bulb?
No, not directly. You can buy Halogen bulbs that are made to be used in a standard light socket. They are for sale at the standard outlets. I have a number of these in my house, and I use these in some of my light sockets. Just for you information I have one in my lap as I am typing this it is a Philips Master 120 Volts 60 Watt bulb. The only condition is that you have to get a specific bulb for dimmer circuits, a standard halogen does not work with dimmers. The bulbs have ceramic insulator protecting a balast circuit, the dimmer bulbs have a rather large ceramic end, that is sometimes enclosed inside the standard light globe. All the standard bulb manufacturers should sell these. You just cannot use Halogen bulbs in enclosed lights unless they are made for this purpose, as is the dimmer variant I wrote about.
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.
What size double dimmer switch do you need for 6 x 40 watt halogen bulbs?
Just add the powers so the total power is 240 watts.
What are the benefits of using halogen bulbs?
"Halogen bulbs have a longer life and better illumination than incandescent bulbs. They are compact in size, and dimmable unlike flourescent bulbs. Halogen IR (infrared) bulbs use less electricity, also."
How much energy does a tungsten halogen bulb use?
Halogen bulbs come in various ratings, as do all bulbs.
What type of dimmer do I use for an Ikea halogen 3 light track an electronic magnetic or regular dimmer?
Regular Dimmer will work.
How does a xenon bulb compare to halogen?
Xenon bulbs give off whiter light than Halogen bulbs, which give off a more yellow tint. Also, Halogen bulbs give off more heat than Xenon bulbs.
