| Post 1 made on Monday October 25, 1999 at 10:44 |
Ken Coon Historic Forum Post |
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I just installed my first X-10 light switch. It seems to buzz a little when its on full bright and buzz more as it dims. Is this normal? I know many of the more inexpensive dimmers buzz and they reduce voltage, but I just wanted to check that everything is OK and I'm not going to burn my condo down.
FYI, I have a Halogen lamp connected to it, but I switched to a regular lamp just to check and make sure the light wasn't causing the problem - same result. Oh yeah, this is a pwerhouse x-10 module. Thanks.
Ken Coon
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| OP | Post 2 made on Monday October 25, 1999 at 10:45 |
Ken Coon Historic Forum Post |
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Sorry for the double post.
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| OP | Post 3 made on Monday October 25, 1999 at 12:04 |
Chris Couture Historic Forum Post |
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In some applications a slight buzz may occur. This will not cause any problems but I'd suggest you try a different switch if you feel unsafe about it. The reason it buzzs if because you are dealing with A/C (alternating current) voltage. This alternating current can sometimes cause transformers, coils and other electrical devices that use windings (motors) to have a slight buzz.
Once again, if you feel unsafe, please replace the switch!
Chris Couture
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