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dimming lights on a relay switch

7/28/2003 6:54:13 PM
BRUCE TEMPLE

7/28/2003 6:54:13 PM
My home was built in late 50's and has relays mounted in overhead light fixtures to switch 110vac on and off to light. Switching is accomplished thru momentary switches using 3conductor 22awg wire using 24vac from relay to wall switch. I would like to replace this set up with dimmer control. Do you offer a dimmer that I can use without having to pull new wire to wall switches?

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re: dimming lights on a relay switch

Posted: 9/8/2003 4:36:58 PM

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9/8/2003 4:36:58 PM

There is not a dimmer that will work on the low voltage side of your relay system.  However, you can install a dimmer on the load side of the relay near the relay cabinet to control the switch leg.  You would need to size the dimmer to accomodate the load type and total wattage.  I realize this might not be a very user friendly solution to accomplish your goal, but it will work.  Good Luck!

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