Dimmer Switch used with 6 LAMP HALOGEN CEILING LIGHT

[jay187]

Hi All

I need some advise, i have recently installed some 1 way Single Dimmer switches (60 watts minimum to 250 watts maximum). Now i want to install some Halogen ceiling lights with the following spec advertised by the seller:-

Mounting
Ceiling

Lamps description
6 x G4 MAX 20W

Lamps supplied
Yes

Finish
Brushed Chrome

Environment
Indoor

Transformer availability
Supplied

Dimmable
Yes

IP rating
None

Voltage (V)
230 (UK Standard)

The spec states that the lights are dimmable and i have also confirmed this with the seller. But what i am worried about is that the ceiling lights have transformers. I have checked the documentation and is does not state anywhere that the lights cannot be used or not used with dimmer switches. But i have been told by a friend that because they have transformers that they wont work with the dimmer switches as he had a similar setup in his own house and the lights would flicker and then the transformers would fail. Please advise.

Thanks

Jay

 

[breezer]

Please advise.

Dimmable
Yes

 

[jay187]

Yes the sellers spec does say they are dimmable but i want to know if the transformers can cause an issue.

Thanks

Jay

 

[Spark123]

You'll have to check with the seller what is compatable with the electronic transformer type - some dimmers are leading and some are trailing edge.

 

[securespark]

Another factor is whether the dimmers need to be derated for the TH load.

 

[jay187]

Im not sure what the last two reply's mean can anyone else shed some light.

Thanks