dimmer

[MacGyver]

Hello guys!

I have one question regarding dimmers and would really appreciate any answer. Can I use ordinary dimmer to dim fluorescent light bulbs to about 60% (100% means full power)?
Thanks in advance...

best regards

 

[MarkieSparkie]

No, standard forward phase dimmers won't work with reactive loads like fluorescents.

 

[Marvo]

You need to get a dimmable ballast to make fluorescent lights dim, using a normal phase-angle or leading/training edge pwm dimmer will just cause them to flicker.