have changed to a dimmer switch suitable but same problem
2007-01-09 01:08:31 · 6 answers · asked by paula b 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You dont say if it's mains or low voltage?? However, it's the lamp or transformer that is vibrating with the 'chopped up ' supply from the dimmer. Try a Lutron dimmer, top quality with little or no hums and buzzes, depending on the model you choose.
2007-01-09 04:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a transformer problem. If it's 12v, which most halogens are then it will run off a transformer. They often buzz when they get a bit knackered, especially when running off dimmers. Try running it off a normal switch.
2007-01-09 01:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by marineboy63 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all halogens are dimmer switch compatible! If your light has a built in transformer, even with 'so called halogen compatible' switch - it will buzz.
The halogens that are compatible are direct wired - no transformer!
2007-01-09 01:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably just warming up, does it quit after a few seconds?
2007-01-09 01:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by spencer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine did, too. it worked for a while and then broke. it started getting really hot and shutting off and i was afraid to have it on and leave the room. ~
2007-01-09 01:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by pursuit_of_happyness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they all do this to a greater or lesser extent
2007-01-09 01:15:43 · answer #6 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋