Yeah, regular dimmers use phase cuttting technique (cutting part of the sine
wave to reduce the power), it is designed for 110/220 volt incandescent lamp
and will not work with most other devices. Ok, some compact fluorescence
lamp with special design also ok and it will be marked on the box if they
are designed to work with normal dimmers.
C.H.Ling
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From: "Frank van Lindert" <Frank@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
>>If you're interested in functionality over restoration, there exists
>>another path: leave it on its brightest setting and run the whole
>>thing through a plug-in dimmer that you can find in many hardware
>>stores.
>>
>
> Be careful here. There is a 110/220 to 6 volt (or probably 8 volt for
> increased brightness) transformer between the wall outlet and the
> lamp. Regular dimmers must not be used with transformers. I think this
> is because of the phase shifts. But dedicated 'halogen dimmers' will
> do the job indeed. However Charlie wanted to have the original set-up
> restored because of his lack of desktop space.
>
> Frank.
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