Water entered the electrial connection for an over head light (chandelier). Subsequently, the dimmer failed but continued to work as a switch with maxium lighting. Replaced the dimmer with another. After two days the dimmer no longer works on the replacement. No blown circuit breakers. We also heard earlier two sort of buff noises and two of the chandelier sockets are dead. Any answers would be appreciated.
2007-12-26 10:41:51 · 3 answers · asked by John third 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You have too much wattage on the chandelier. Add up the bulbs if it is over 600w then you need the buy a 1000w dimmer or reduce the wattage on the bulbs.
2007-12-26 10:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by L. J. C. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dimmer modules are solid state units with a switch
incorporated. The dimmer unit burns out, but the
switch still works.
Assuming that you're not overloading the dimmer,
the water incident probably damaged the chandelier.
There's a high resistance short in there somewhere
and it's overloading the new dimmer.
This situation will only get worse with time and might
present a fire hazard.
Carefully examine the chandeler. Look for burned
insulation or a 'salt bridge`.
If you can't find and fix the problem, replace it.
2007-12-26 20:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like there is still water in the chandelier, and it's causing a short.
You'll have to take down the chandelier, check the electrical box above the chandelier for water, and make sure there isn't anymore water in the chandelier.
2007-12-26 18:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by BPTDVG 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋