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Old 02-11-2009, 07:17 PM
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Does anyone know if you can you use a dimmer switch to dim it down or is that crazy?
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I don't think thats a good idea on AC motors.
You can do that on DC though
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Does anyone know if you can you use a dimmer switch to dim it down or is that crazy?
Noooo! Dimmers are not designed for inductive applications (ie, mh ballast, electric motors, etc)
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