Re: Will this work for dimming 12V Halogen?

["bruceR" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Randy  wrote:
> My existing transformer/cabinet halogen 12VAC lights simply flicker
> and shut off when I try to dim them with my 20 year old x-10 lamp
> module and 'mini controller'.  Even though the transformer says
> "dimmable" on it, maybe it's time for an upgrade.
>
> The new transformer engineer I talked to today said that his high-
> quality dimmable transformer will work, as long as I use a high-
> quality dimmer.
>
> The tech at the home automation place said that his high-quality
> Insteon dimmer will work, as long as I use a high-quality transformer.
>
> Here are the two products I'm talking about:
>
> http://www.toroid.com/standard_transformers/standard_lamp_transformers/standard_lamp.htm
>
> http://www.smarthome.com/2466dw.html
>
> Before I spend over $100 on this one circuit, do you think this
> combination will work?  Anyone have any similar experience/success
> that they can share?
>
> I can't switch to 120VAC lighting due to in-situ wiring constraints.
> Need to stick with low voltage.
>
> Thanks,
> Randy

As long as you use a magnetic transformer any X10 dimmer should be fine.  I
have this setup in my home and have no problems.