Dimmers

To create the right atmosphere in your home, carefully choose a lamp that fits your interior. To get even more enjoyment from your lamp, it is also nice if it can be dimmed. Almost all lamps can be dimmed, but there are different types of dimmers, and the right dimmer must match the lamp. Standard dimmers are included on many lamps, both pendant lamps and floor lamps. If a dimmer is mounted in the wall instead of a switch, it is important to use the correct dimmer. Lighting can be divided into three categories: 230-volt lamps, 12-volt lamps, and LED lamps. Halogen lamps are available in 12 volts and 230 volts. You can also dim high-voltage halogen lamps with a standard 230-volt dimmer. These are often spotlights with a GU 10 fitting and fixtures with a G9 fitting. For 12-volt halogen lamps, it becomes a bit more complicated, as the type of transformer is important. There are conventional transformers and electronic transformers. A conventional transformer also requires a conventional dimmer; these are dimmers for halogen that still have a glass fuse. These days, this is less common, and most halogen fixtures are equipped with an electronic transformer. To dim these, you use a tronic dimmer. The advantage of this is that it hardly buzzes and also saves power. You can also dim LED lamps with a tronic dimmer; however, you must ensure that it is a dimmable LED. With all dimmers, you must note that a minimum and maximum power is indicated. For example, if you use a standard dimmer, it is usually at least 60 watts. This means that if you connect a 40-watt lamp to it, it will probably flicker when you dim the lamp. If you exceed the maximum power, the dimmer will break within a very short time. For information about various dimmers, you can always email or call us for advice.