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Re: Problem with track light and LD11


  • To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
  • Subject: Re: Problem with track light and LD11
  • From: "David Buckley" <db@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 06:50:14 -0000
  • Mailing-list: list ukha_d@xxxxxxx; contact ukha_d-owner@xxxxxxx
  • Reply-to: ukha_d@xxxxxxx

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Stuart Worrall" <stuart@s...>
wrote:
> Hi All
>
> Ive today tried to mount a new track light from Ikea to
> an LD11.  The light has 5*20W 12v halogen bulbs and a
> transformer which I was told in the store that it was
> dimmable.

It may well be dimmable, but not by an LD11, which is only suitable
for resistive loads, ie standard light bulbs.  You need a dimmer
capable of driving a non-resistive load.

Cease before you smoke either or both items!





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