Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - Recessed and track lighting dimmer ?????

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Myellagayl
06-27-05, 08:21 PM
Hi, I have 2 Questions. First, I need to know what type of dimmer could be used on a track lighting fixture that use MR16 50 watt bulbs? Second, what type of dimmer can be used on 10 recessed cans with 65 watt floods?

John Nelson
06-27-05, 09:03 PM
The dimmer must be rated for the wattage controlled. So the 10 recessed fixtures, for example, could not get by with a 600-watt dimmer, so you'll have to move up to a 1000-watt dimmer. I would probably consider whether two dimmers, each controlling five of the ten lights, might be a better design.