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  • Aug 27, 2013, 01:13 PM
    midgellpe
    Per the original diagram answering this question, I plan to wire two light switches, each controlling 1 light, from the one original power supply.

    In my case, the original power supply is also switched.

    I would like to install a dimmer switch on the original power supply.

    The 2 lights at the end of the line are each 5 light chandeliers. There could be 5 - 25 watt halogen lights to be dimmed (if the one chandelier is switched to OFF), or 10-25 watt halogen lights to be dimmed (if both chandeliers are switched to ON).

    Is there any problem with installing a dimmer switch in lieu of a standard toggle switch controlling the original power supply?
    Thanks.
    John on PEI
  • Aug 27, 2013, 04:12 PM
    hkstroud
    No problem with the wattage. Are halogen lights dimable? Don't remember ever trying.
  • Aug 27, 2013, 08:33 PM
    ma0641
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by hkstroud View Post
    No problem with the wattage. Are halogen lights dimable? Don't remember ever trying.

    Halogens are dimmable with a regular dimmer only if they are 120 volt. With low voltage Halogens you use a touch pad dimmer that works off the transformer .
  • Oct 18, 2013, 11:48 AM
    Antho1965
    Ok I have the same problem BUT I want the switches to control lights in different rooms... how do I do this?
  • Oct 18, 2013, 01:19 PM
    hkstroud
    Same problem as what?
  • Feb 22, 2016, 07:38 PM
    Bpjap
    What do I do if the switches are in 2 separate boxes?
  • Feb 22, 2016, 07:48 PM
    ma0641
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bpjap View Post
    What do I do if the switches are in 2 separate boxes?

    Please post a new question with details. Piggybacking on a 2 years post won't get much attention.

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