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If you are using an electronic dimmer rather than just a variable resistor, then yes, it uses less power than when it is operating at full intensity. But it is much less efficient than a more efficient form of illumination operating at full
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All dimmers create electrical interference and noise from the lamp, transformer or the dimmer itself. Whether the noise is objectionable depends on what you are dimming, how quiet the room is, how much sound the furniture and surfaces absorb, and
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The position of the dimmer is always to be placed between the power supply and the transformer. Make sure to use the appropriate dimmer for the transformer.
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Answer Greg: I'am going to assume that the low voltage lights are running off of a step down type transfromer. If so then you need a magnetic rated dimmer usually they will be rated in VA not WATTS. The reason is a standard dimmer controls the
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Yes, all of the electronic low voltage transformers are dimmable. 2. WHAT TYPE OF WALL DIMMER CAN I USE? The transformers can be dimmed with any trailing edge or reverse phase wall dimmers which are commonly called electronic low voltage dimmers.
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The principle of the dimmer switch is basically a rheostat or variable resistor. The rheostat was allegedly invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone (1802 - 1875), I'm unsure when he invented the device.
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LED lights that are dimmable indicate on the package or website. Make sure you check with the manufacturer of the LED for dimmer compatibility.
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If the low voltage lighting system uses an electronic transformer, then a dimmer designed for this type of transformer should be used. Likewise, if the low voltage lighting system uses a magnetic transformer, then a dimmer designed for this type of
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A dimmer provides the flexibility to vary the amount of light in a room depending on the size of the space, the time of day, and the task or activity being performed. Dimmers may be used almost anywhere: bathrooms, bedrooms, conference rooms,
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We carry specially designed dimmable compact fluorescent bulbs that operate normally with most dimmers used in residential applications. Standard CFLs are not dimmable and are not recommended for use with dimmable circuits.
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