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Author Topic: lights dim to on?  (Read 2256 times)

eppo

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lights dim to on?
« on: February 15, 2011, 07:08:37 PM »

i have a 3pole switch, that for some reason, when you turn the light on, it starts out dim and finally gets to full brightness. what would cause this to happen?
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dave w

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Re: lights dim to on?
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2011, 07:19:32 PM »

If the "dim-up" takes about 2 seconds, it's normal. Called "SoftStart" by X10, it is designed to extend bulb life.  The switch will dim down to OFF also.
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