What would cause a dimmer switch to stop working?
#1
07-07-03, 12:52 PM
What would cause a dimmer switch to stop working?
Hi all,
I installed a dimmer switch for recessed lighting about a year ago and it no longer dimmers.
The lights still work ( on and off ) but the dimmer is'nt working any longer.
Any suggestions why the lights would still work and not the dimmer?
Thanks so much ; >
Deborah
I installed a dimmer switch for recessed lighting about a year ago and it no longer dimmers.
The lights still work ( on and off ) but the dimmer is'nt working any longer.
Any suggestions why the lights would still work and not the dimmer?
Thanks so much ; >
Deborah
#2
07-07-03, 01:36 PM
Most dimmers use electronics for operation. Surges or even a light blowing that is controlled by the dimmer can cause their failure.
It still works as a switch because simply put there is a switch internally.
When you move the dimmer to off this switch opens and cuts power to the dimmer circuitry and the light.
When you start to slide the dimmer up the switch closes and energises the dimmer.
It still works as a switch because simply put there is a switch internally.
When you move the dimmer to off this switch opens and cuts power to the dimmer circuitry and the light.
When you start to slide the dimmer up the switch closes and energises the dimmer.
#5
07-07-03, 02:03 PM
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No, it is not likely to be a loose wire. The dimmer is dead.
Make sure your load is well within the wattage limits of your new dimmer. Before you go to buy a new one, be sure you know whether you need a standard dimmer or a 3-way dimmer.
Make sure your load is well within the wattage limits of your new dimmer. Before you go to buy a new one, be sure you know whether you need a standard dimmer or a 3-way dimmer.
#6
07-07-03, 02:16 PM
I only have 4 -60watt bulbs and a ceiling fan on this breaker.
The fan and lights are never on at the same time. and I mean never.
Oh well, I have another one , also new, lying around somewhere. I'll just have to install it. I just think it should have lasted longer than a year or so.
Thanks so much : >
Deborah
The fan and lights are never on at the same time. and I mean never.
Oh well, I have another one , also new, lying around somewhere. I'll just have to install it. I just think it should have lasted longer than a year or so.
Thanks so much : >
Deborah
#8
07-07-03, 02:34 PM
No, I have a seperate switch for fan. It's also a lutron and made for fans. It has one switch for fan and one switch for the fan lights. Two sliding bars and one controls the 3 speed fan and the other is for the fan light.
The otrher switch ( dimmer) is just for the recessed lighting.
Sorry for the confusion : >
Deborah
The otrher switch ( dimmer) is just for the recessed lighting.
Sorry for the confusion : >
Deborah
