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> "Mark"  wrote in message 
> news:dh90g7$snt$1@nwrdmz02.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
>> Yes, Vass or Cass you are wrong.
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>> There are dimmable low voltage transformers for low voltage lighting as 
>> well as 240v dimmable lights.
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>> "Vass"  wrote in message 
>> news:gZOdnaxwmNlHR6reRVnyig@eclipse.net.uk...
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>>> "A"  wrote in message 
>>> news:4336bbf3$0$3556$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk...
>>>>I have 3 downlights recessed into the landing ceiling. I am on my second 
>>>>dimmer (60 - 400W). The bulbs fitted are dimmable (according to the 
>>>>box). Presumably dimmable means they'll continue to work off a lower 
>>>>voltage? Why would 'non dimmable' bulbs affect the dimmer switch? If my 
>>>>bulbs are dimmable, what might have happened to the dimmer switch?
>>>>
>>>> Jez
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>>> 240V versions are dimmable
>>> the ones where you use a transformer are not
>>> someone will be along in a min to tell me i'm wrong but thats how I 
>>> understand it.
>>> -- 
>>> Cass
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> The bulbs fitted are 240V (3 off) 50W GU10 Halogen Spots.
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> Jez
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