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  • Aug 16, 2009, 01:26 AM
    pc1018
    Explain dimmers to a newbie
    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 going to 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!
  • Aug 16, 2009, 07:10 AM
    Stratmando

    I have Never seen a 230 Volt dimmer. They do make them. I have use Electronic Dimmers for Low voltage lights "Like" that. Someone else may provide additional info.
  • Aug 16, 2009, 10:37 AM
    ballengerb1

    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
  • Aug 16, 2009, 10:38 AM
    ballengerb1
    Strat 230w not 230v

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