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Old 06-15-2017, 05:41 AM
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Can an external dimmer control attached to the GTN lighting circuit be a PWM type or does it have to be a legacy type rheostat? Or either?

Jim
The dimmer input specifies a voltage input, PWM won't do it.
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Old 07-02-2017, 11:59 AM
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Default What dimmer to use if not pwm?

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That's why I always install a dimmer pot!
What dimmer do you recommend Walt?

Thanks for sharing!
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Old 07-02-2017, 05:29 PM
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I just use a small high quality 10K pot like this one:
PN: RV6NAYSD103A
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Old 07-03-2017, 10:55 AM
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I just use a small high quality 10K pot like this one:
PN: RV6NAYSD103A
https://www.digikey.com/product-deta...103C-ND/222834

Knob selection is below item description

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