jkraus Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I think the title says it all. In this case it will run an inductive load such a low voltage light xformer, is there any perceived issue doing this? Lamplinc will always be set to come at at 100% Link to comment
brad77 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I never use dimmers on things that don't dim. From the LampLinc dual band owner's manual: # Don't use LampLinc to control low-voltage lighting, fluorescent light, or motors. These are inductive Loads, which LampLinc is not designed to control. Use a non-dimming INSTEON ApplianceLinc instead. # To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, use LampLinc to control 110V incandescent lamps only. Dimming an inductive Load, such as a fan or transformer, could cause damage to the dimmer, the Load device, or both. If the manufacturer of the Load device does not recommend dimming, use a non-dimming ApplianceLinc instead. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN INDUCTIVE LOAD. As far as I know, even if you only switch between 0 and 100%, the device still ramps up from 0 to 100% and back down again at the rate specified in the setup (which defaults at 0.1 sec). This is not the same as flipping a relay on and off. I've also had experience where LampLinc's spontaneously change their ramp rates. I don't know if mine is an isolated experience, but if your LampLinc changed its ramp rate to something like 10 seconds I think you run the risk of damaging the LampLinc, your lighting transformer, or both. I suppose you could do it, but why risk it? Link to comment
intellihome Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I would not do it either. With that said, I can tell you that I had done it many years ago with X10 dimmers and yes it did work (they worked for many years). I did this over 15 years ago when I did not know any better. Currently I do not have any dimmers on inductive loads. Link to comment
Brian H Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I would not use a LampLinc even at 100% With an inductive load. The load current lags the load voltage. Even at 100%; if the triac circuit is not designed for an inductive load. You could damage the load; the LampLinc or both. Also it is possible for a large spike to be generated when the LampLinc is turned off. I can not say about the new dual mesh version but the older ones have a internal fuse. It could also blow if the inductive load acts strange. Link to comment
jkraus Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 thanks! OK, convinced, will do it the RIGHT way Link to comment
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