Re: Will this work for dimming 12V Halogen?

["B Fuhrmann" <b-fuhrmann-usenet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 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.

Absolutely NOT!

By deffinition any transformer is magnetic.
"A transformer is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit
to another through inductively coupled wires. A changing current in the
first circuit (the primary) creates a changing magnetic field; in turn, this
magnetic field induces a changing voltage in the second circuit (the
secondary). " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformer

There are a LOT of X10 dimmers out there that ARE NOT rated for inductive
loads.

Solid state dimmers operate by turning the power off for part of the power
cycle.  Inductive loads create large spikes if this is not done exactly at
the right time.  The dimmer needs to be designed to absorb those spikes
without self destructing or overheating.

--
Bill Fuhrmann