RE: CBus Dimmer Compatibility

["Phil Harris" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

TBH given the cost of dimmable electronic transformers I wouldn't risk
it.

If the ones you have are non-dimmable then they could start drawing large
currents to make up for the reduced voltage input when dimmed and pop the
triacs in the dimmers.

Phil


> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Rob Iles
> Sent: 08 February 2009 22:17
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] CBus Dimmer Compatibility
>
> IIRC, Cbus Dimmer is likely to complain and release the magic smoke!
>
> *please* get confirmation from someone more in the know than me - -
but
> for
> now, I'd advise caution.
>
> Phil?
>
> R.
>
>
> 2009/2/7 Neil Fuller <neil.fuller@xxxxxxx>
>
> >   I know this has been discussed before but . . . . . . senility
> seems to
> > be kicking in and I can't remember the outcome . . . .
> >
> > I have a Cbus 8 channel 1 A/ch dimmer (L5508D1A).
> >
> > I want to dim some existing LV lamps but I don't know if the
existing
> > "transformers" (they're "electronic" units
rather than proper
> > transformers), are compatible with "Leading Edge"
dimmers.
> >
> > If I connect them up, and they are not compatible, what's likely
to
> happen?
> >
> > If they hum and buzz or the transformers go pop, I'm not bothered
but
> if
> > they blow up the CBus dimmer, I won't be happy!!!
> >
> > Any info much appreciated.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Neil
> >
> >
>
>
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