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    somasf Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 2, 2007, 08:44 PM
    Track Lighting Switching Problems
    I noticed that my track lighting was starting to detach from the ceiling so I tried to tighten it. Unfortunately the lights were still on and when I tried to tighten the ballast (middle piece... is that what it's called?? ) there was a pop and a little smoke. The lights remained on but now the dimmer switch is not working. I can only turn on and off the lights through the fuse box.

    Any ideas?
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    Jul 3, 2007, 05:02 AM
    You will need to replace the dimmer. Was a short, and now cleared.
    If you remove wire from dimmer and light goes out, Definitely dimmer.
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