2006-10-21 13:36:24 · 12 answers · asked by chester_shylock 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Light is 3 - 100w standard bulbs. Buzzing is from the light, dimmer is rated to 600w.
2006-10-22 05:11:11 · update #1
The buzz is caused by the AC sine wave being chopped off in the process of decreasing the amount of current sent to the light bulb. Better dimmers have a filter that rounds the sine wave off giving the change in current a much smoother transition.
Another way of trying to eliminate the noise is using a different light bulb.
It should also be noted that light bulbs 300 watts and up are more susceptible to noise.
2006-10-21 14:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by JungleBoogieMonster 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
need more infor, what is buzzing dimmer or light ,?
I don;t think i have ever seen a 300 watt flour tube , if it is incandesent , you need to come down a bunch, or you will be changing the dimmer in about a month, the buzz is the dimmer i bet, lower the bulb to aobut 100 or so that dimmer is saying WAaay to much load for me , HELp,.
2006-10-22 04:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by mr_jim51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There needs to be an inductor installed as a ballast between the switch and the light. If you use the hydraulic model an inductor is like a flywheel attached to a turbine, it keeps the sudden spikes and dips of the altered flow from the dimmer from vibrating the filament.
2006-10-21 17:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by nathanael_beal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is an incandescent bulb, the filament in the bulb is vibrating. If it annoys you ,try a different make bulb or different wattage bulb. This happens frequently when some bulbs are put on dimmers. Good luck.
2006-10-21 13:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by steven a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to make sure the dimmer switch you installed
is rated for a 300 watt load or greater.
Do you have a volt meter?. Check for a voltage
drop or loose connection.
2006-10-21 13:46:27 · answer #5 · answered by Uhookah2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if its fluorescent it has a ballast inside for power distribution to bulbs or tubes, get a better dimmer, i have had that problem and a upgraded switch solved it, good luck
2006-10-21 15:20:13 · answer #6 · answered by edgarrrw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Jungle guy has it. I think there is no such thing as a 300 watt flourescent tube for residential use. Edit your question to state what kind of fixture you installed.
2006-10-21 14:34:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
light might be loose or touching the metal plate
I wouldn't use a 300 W dimmer. Cost less and more effective to use a small heater with a dim reg light
2006-10-21 13:39:21 · answer #8 · answered by Taco 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
id say use a smaller light bulb dumb ***. it is probably on the verge of blowing up.
2006-10-21 13:44:28 · answer #9 · answered by poof10958 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it's flouresent, which im guessing it is, then it will always make a slight hum sound
2006-10-21 13:50:14 · answer #10 · answered by Sara mary jane 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋