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Can a 120V UL rated dimmer switch be used on a 240V dedicated line that is providing power to a UK built light fixture that uses UK light bulbs?
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== == === === == == No. Do not use a 120 Volt rated device for 240 Volt service.
All equipment on 240 volt circuit must be rated for 240 volts. Consider changing to a 120 Volt circuit and locating 120 Volt lamps with a base made to fit the fixture.
I have several customers who have brought fixtures back from Europe and needed 120 volt lamps with a European base. <><><>
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Halogen is a type of incandescent fixture so yes.
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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.
What is a one way dimmer switch?
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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.
What type of dimmer switch should be used for a fluorescent under cabinet strip lighting?
It depends on the fixture. Some fluorescent bulbs won't work at all with a dimmer. The safest thing to do is to contact the fixture's manufacturer.
Can you put a dimmer switch on a combination of halogen and incandescent fixtures?
Halogen is a type of incandescent fixture so yes.
Is it possible to wire a dimmer switch off another dimmer switch for a completeley different light?
No, the dimmer switch needs its own individual circuit power supply to feed the fixtures connected to it. The black of the second dimmer switch can not be connected to the red wire of the first dimmer switch. Now if you are talking about using a common "hot" to feed two dimmer switches then this can be done. The neutrals will be common also. So what you should have is two black wires connected together with the incoming "hot". Two neutrals connected together with the incoming white. The red from each dimmer is then connected to its own individual fixture load.
What would be the maximum rating of the incandescent bulb for a dimmer switch?
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.
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.
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