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Downlighters wont turn off

duff123 · 2009-09-26 12:01:57

I recently changed my standard light switche for a dimmer switche. They are a standard twist on off switches that operate from just one switch and control 6 downlighters. I followed the wiring off the previous switch. However, when you switch the dimmer off the light stays on (very faintly). It is obviously still drawing a…

26-09-2009 1:01pm

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duff123

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I recently changed my standard light switche for a dimmer switche. They are a standard twist on off switches that operate from just one switch and control 6 downlighters. I followed the wiring off the previous switch. However, when you switch the dimmer off the light stays on (very faintly). It is obviously still drawing a small amount current but I don't know how to fix it??

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#2 26-09-2009 1:09pm

Doodoo

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Bring the dimmer switch back as its sounds like its faulty

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#3 26-09-2009 3:53pm

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if the 6 lights all have 50W lamps make sure its a 500W dimmer, you might only have a 250Watt unit at the moment

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