[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

[hkstroud]

No problem with the wattage. Are halogen lights dimable? Don't remember ever trying.

[ma0641]

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 .

[Antho1965]

Ok I have the same problem BUT I want the switches to control lights in different rooms... how do I do this?

[hkstroud]

Same problem as what?

[Bpjap]

What do I do if the switches are in 2 separate boxes?

[ma0641]

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.