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dynamite

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Dimmer Wall switch buzzes and gets really hot
« on: October 18, 2006, 11:47:43 PM »
I installed a RWS17 X10 dimmer wall switch for an overhead light. I have a number of these in my house. When the light is on, you can hear a buzz from the switch and it gets really hot. Is it just a defective switch or is there something else going on here?

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Re: Dimmer Wall switch buzzes and gets really hot
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2006, 12:00:56 AM »
Quote from: dynamite on October 18, 2006, 11:47:43 PM
I installed a RWS17 X10 dimmer wall switch for an overhead light. I have a number of these in my house. When the light is on, you can hear a buzz from the switch and it gets really hot. Is it just a defective switch or is there something else going on here?

Dynamite

Is this just a regular incandescent light?  What's the total wattage?



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dynamite

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Re: Dimmer Wall switch buzzes and gets really hot
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2006, 11:57:48 PM »
It's a new chandelier we put in with 9 x 60 watt bulbs. I think I figured out the problem. The switch says it is rated for 500W. I should be okay if I install 40 watt bulbs I assume.

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