Touch Dimmer Lamp Not Working

A bulb with a normal light switch gets full power.

Touch dimmer lamp not working.

Or you may have dead areas as you slide your dimmer switch. Teardown lab touch lamp repair finally a mystery package allows me to get on and repair this bloody lamp. Make sure the replacement dimmer switch has the same amperage and voltage rating as the original switch and is fully compatible with the electrical circuit the light fixture and the type of light bulbs being used. I d like to use a dimmable led in a touch dimmer lamp because when filament bulbs blow they often break the touch dimmer.

If a dimmer is equipped for 500 watts and is given the task of turning on seven lights at 100 watts each it will work overtime and reach burnout relatively early in its suggested life span. It is also possible to use an external dimmer switch. Here s how we d describe some of those symptoms. Because these lamps usually include a dimmer control switch the easiest way to fix them is to troubleshoot that piece.

Overlamping a dimmer switch is the most common reason a dimmer switch fails. Still a bit dodgy though. Three way touch lamps are a fun and convenient alternative to traditional switch lamps. Replace a light bulb plug the touch lamp into the outlet and check its function.

Remove the bottom from the lamp base. Fix a touch lamp by following this straight forward guide. The bottom may be connected to the base with screws. Or your led lamps may simply flicker or flash when paired with certain dimmer switches.

If you are confident with soldering and general electrical work this can be fixed provided the electronic unit that contains this part is not sealed with a potting compound. If this tab does not come into contact with the bottom of the light bulb the lamp will not work. They are usually just a 2 part plastic box that unclips to reveal a small circuit board with a small chip. A dimmer can t control too many lights or it will surpass its maximum wattage.

I ve put in one of your e14 candle bulbs and in position 1 there is no light position 2 is very dim and position 3 is medium dim. Sometimes the mechanism within touch lamps stops working. Identify the light circuit turn it off and tag it with a note before working with the dimmer switch wiring. Alternatively it may pull off the base like you pull the lid off.

Move the touch lamp to a work surface. A common issue with led dimmability is sudden turn on or turn off when you try to adjust light levels with your dimmer switch.