Buzzing from lights on dimmer switch

[Pinnacle]

I have my front room lights on a dimmer switch.

Even when they are full on after about 5 mins I start to get a buzzing sound from them the longer you leave them on the louder the buzzing (up until a certain point).

Do I need to fit some sort of transformer into the loop somewhere to get rid of this ?.

 

[dynomo]

dimmer switches all have the tendency to buzz, the cheaper the dimmer switch the louder the buzzzz!!!!!!!!!!

if the noise is really that unbearable, I'd opt for a new quality dimmer switch. Make sure you go for the right one, there are 2 types, one that conrols high voltage lighting and the other that controls low voltage.

 

[Pinnacle]

Thanks,

The dimmer switch I have is the flush mounted black chone remote control one.

The light is made up of 12 mini 20w led bulbs.
I'm guessing I need a new low voltage quality dimmer switch.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Steve]

Thanks,

The dimmer switch I have is the flush mounted black chone remote control one.

The light is made up of 12 mini 20w led bulbs.
I'm guessing I need a new low voltage quality dimmer switch.

Thanks for the info.

a 20 watt LED lamp would probably illuminate wembley stadium, if it were available. Do you mean halogen capsule lamps?

You need a fitting that can be dimmed, and a dimmer than can dim it!

 

[kevindgas]

as crafty says you need to buy a dimable light fitting as the 1 you have is not suitable hence the buzzing