explain dimmers to a newbie

pc1018 · #1 Aug 16, 2009, 01:26 AM

hello all. i just bought some track lighting on the advice of my interior designer. the model is here:

Design Classics KIT 8-SN BAT | Satin Nickel 8-Foot Satin Nickel Rail Kit | Destination Lighting

the switch i'm gonna hook it up to has a dimmer, but i noticed on the specs for the lighting that it is NOT dimmable. can you explain why that is? is it a function of the transformer, the dimmer switch, the light bulbs, or some/all of the above? is my dimmer switch now useless?

thanks so much!

Stratmando · Aug 16, 2009, 07:10 AM

I have Never seen a 230 Volt dimmer. They do make em. I have use Electronic Dimmers for Low voltage lights "Like" that. Someone else may provide additional info.

ballengerb1 · Aug 16, 2009, 10:37 AM

Where are you posting from?? Fixtures that are not dimmable useally are using bulbs that can not/should not be dimmed. I am still trying to open your link and will post more later

ballengerb1 · Aug 16, 2009, 10:38 AM

Strat 230w not 230v



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