Important Consideration For All Dimmers

It is important to understand what type of fixture and bulbs you will be dimming. Most incandescent fixtures can be dimmed.

However, you must be careful when trying to dim low voltage devices, as most of the time, they will require a special dimmer. If you have a fixture that uses an electronic transformer, you must use a dimmer specified for that application. Likewise, if you have a fixture with a magnetic transformer, a special type of dimmer should be used.

Remember too, when dimming fluorescents you will need to know about the type of ballast used by the fixture to determine the correct type of dimmer.

I don't mean to be repetitive but always be sure to have a licensed electrician install any new dimmers. For more information on dimmers, or for recommendations on local electricians, you may contact your local Lighting One showroom. Use the locator listed at http://www.lighting-one.com/ to locate your closest showroom.

As a reminder, you may access previous Lighting One Design Tips postings on lighting, color, design, and other tips by viewing our blog at http://www.iluciolighting.blogspot.com/.

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