In my bathroom, ive got 2 switches that control the 5 bulb fixture over the sink. I replaced one with a 3-way switch dimmer, but not the other. When the dimmer is at the lowest setting, everything is fine, but when I raise the brightness, its flickers and buzzes. Where did I go wrong...
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I am working on a desk lamp that uses a standard E26 socket, and uses a rotary dimmer switch to control the brightness and on/off of the bulb.
I have two questions:
1. Both of the LED rotary dimmers I bought on amazon only control the bulb brightness...
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Looking for some assistance with installing a dimmer switch in my basement. This is the only switch that controls the lights and there are two sets of black/white wires and a ground (see picture below). The capped black/white wires on the top in the picture below does not have any...
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I’m installing a dimmer but the current set up is really weird:
The current switch has 2 live wires (the black ones) which both go into the same connector
this is the new dimmer but No clue what to do
Hi. Folks. Im having a go at replacing two cob chips. Ive replaced with 50w 3500k white.
The chip in the unit was a multi array chip. That was burnt out by over heating..as one of the cooling fans wasnt connected.. ive since connected it back up and both are working. But the chips ive installed...
I need to replace a dimmer switch which controls the recessed lighting in my basement. Qualifiers before I begin my explanation - I am a complete novice when it comes to anything electrical, and the house (purchased by me) was built by the owner himself in 1995.
Last week I attempted to turn...
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I'm living in the UK and over the weekend I've been replacing downlights in my sunroom with LED's. When I went to replace the switch with a dimmer I noticed the switch is an intermediate, although I'm not able to locate the other switches. After searching the house I can only find the one...
Hope this makes sense, the lights work fine, independently of each other. I'm replacing them with some smart switches and want to buy the correct type.
I think I understand the wiring in the attached picture but just wanted to make sure. The white wires combined together are the neutrals, the...
Hi, I have an LED dimmer (no neutral needed) with Dimmable LED bulbs but get a dead spot when sliding the dimmer up and down... any ideas on how I can solve this?
I am installing HALO BLD6089SWHR recessed lights in my basement: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Halo-BLD-6-in-White-Selectable-CCT-2700K-5000K-Integrated-LED-Recessed-Ceiling-Mount-Light-Trim-Title-20-Compliant-BLD6089SWHR/305501117
I am looking for a trailing edge dimmer that is compatible with...
Hi. I am not an electrician. After some advice. I am changing a light switch in my house from a single on/off switch to a dimmer switch. When removing the old switch, there are 3 of each wire. 3 blue, 3 brown and 3 earth. The dimmer switch has 3 connections. L1, L2 and an arrow with a wavy line...
Has anyone done this successfully and if so how.
I've read that fans run off the perm and use the switches as a trigger so assuming the dimmer outputs sufficient voltage to trigger the fan it should work, but in reality will It?
Hi, im hoping someone could help me as ive never come across a dimmer switch like this, its a bit before my time. Ive upgraded some lights for a client in a bowling halls lounge, there is 230v supplying the luminaires and im fairly sure that they have used a low voltage dimmer switch. My client...
Hi, I am replacing some bulbs in my parents' lounge ceiling light to G9 5W (LED) bulbs. It was originally operated by dimmer switch, but the dimmer function no longer works, so am unsure whether to buy dimmable or non dimmable bulbs. Advice gratefully received, many thanks.
We have an LED ceiling light fixture on our 2nd floor. There is an on/off switch on the 2nd floor and an on-off switch on the 1st floor. I want to install a dimmer switch because the light is too bright. Do I need to install two dimmer switches (one on each floor) or can I install just one...
Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a dummy dimmer module to sit in place of a dimmer behind the switch plate, like the Varilight MH0, but rather than an on/off switch, it’s a momentary/push switch (push to make)?
I know it’s an incredibly long shot but I’d be grateful if anyone has...
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I’m trying to change my 2 way standard on/off buttons for a 2 way 2 gang dimmer. The old cables are making me wonder where I should put in the new dimmer.
In the old 2 way standard on/off the live (red) goes into A 1 way and at the same time into B COM. The blue goes into A COM and the...
Hi there. Quick one for you hopefully. Used an mk grid switch dimmer to switch GU10 led lamps. Load is well within the rating but soon as dimmer is on there's a hum. From both the dimmer and other two way switch and also the mcb. Take it out it all stops. The mk instructions do state to not use...
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Please see the existing dimmer switch wiring with the Live & Neutral wires.
In the new dimmer switch, I've tried the Neutral in N only.
I've then tried the Live wire (brown) in the L & L1. In L the light remains on all the time despite switching. In L1 the light remains off despite...
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Am on a job tomorrow and while there customer wants me to investigate newly installed 24v LED tape lights that keep flashing on and off. These are on a wall mounted dimmer. If tape lights and transformers are both dimmable which apparently they are this suggests problem is with the...
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