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Buzzing Lights....


Posted by Dodgeman on August 18th, 2003 12:14 PM
In reply to Dimmer light switch is buzzing by PK on August 18th, 2003 11:22 AM [Go to top of thread]

I have had the "cheaper" light bulbs make a buzzing noise when the dimmer is on less than full power. I believe this is caused by the filaments in the bulb vibrating at the PWM (pulse width modulation) frequency of the dimmer. I have never heard tis from a dimmer switch itself, but I suppose it is possible.
I would replace the dimmer switch if that is where the noise is comming from.
Good Luck!
Dodgeman

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