EDub
Apr 25, 2006, 04:51 AM
I have a 15 amp circuit dedicated for 16 6" Halo IC recessed lights in my basement. To control these recessed lights, I installed one 3 way dimmer that controls 8 of the recessed light and the other 8 recessed lights are controlled by a regular single switch dimmer. Currently both dimmers work but I am concerned with the fact that both dimmers gives off a buzzing sound when the lights are dimmed and also the metal on the dimmer switch becomes hot. The dimmer is rated for a max of 600w and I believe they are RFI switch. Currently to test the system because the basement is not finished I have regular 75 watts bulbs installed. Do they sell dimmers with a higher capacity then 600 watts and if so do you recommend that I install one to stop the buzzing sound and the heating of the metal plate on the dimmer switch?