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    Jun 21, 2010, 04:26 PM
    Incandescent dimmer
    I put low voltage light on incandescent dimmer,if something going to happen with it. It looks to be work fine. Or I should change to magnetic dimmer.
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    Jun 21, 2010, 04:42 PM

    You should be using something like this Magnetic Low-Voltage Dimmer Switch White - Lutron MALV-600H-WH What kind of bulb is in your light?
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    Jun 21, 2010, 06:28 PM

    Mr 16 and I'm using diva dimmers
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    Jun 22, 2010, 12:19 AM

    FWIW I used a low voltage halogen fixture with a regular dimmer for years and had no issues. It was a higher end 1000w dimmer.
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