Dimmer causing buzzing

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  • kriminaal
    New Member
    • Oct 2009
    • 2

    #1

    Dimmer causing buzzing

    I'm installing some dimmer switches and have a floodlight installed in one.
    However there is a buzzing at every turn unless it is full on or off.

    Is it an improper bulb type that is causing this?
    Or do I have it wired incorrectly.
    I have it wired hot to hot
    neutrals bypass dimmer
    3 grounds together

    thanks
  • HayZee518
    Deity
    • Jul 2004
    • 8747

    #2
    the wiring is correct. the dimmer electronics create a square wave instead of a pure sinusoidal waveform. the output device is called a triac and it is gated [turned on and off] via electronics on its control board. they make an anti buzz coil but its a little pricey at $160 each!

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