Touch Dimmer Lamp Not Working

Remove the bottom from the lamp base.

Touch dimmer lamp not working.

A dimmer can t control too many lights or it will surpass its maximum wattage. Overlamping a dimmer switch is the most common reason a dimmer switch fails. Because these lamps usually include a dimmer control switch the easiest way to fix them is to troubleshoot that piece. It is also possible to use an external dimmer switch.

Still a bit dodgy though. Alternatively it may pull off the base like you pull the lid off. The bottom may be connected to the base with screws. Or you may have dead areas as you slide your dimmer switch.

They are usually just a 2 part plastic box that unclips to reveal a small circuit board with a small chip. Or your led lamps may simply flicker or flash when paired with certain dimmer switches. Three way touch lamps are a fun and convenient alternative to traditional switch lamps. I d like to use a dimmable led in a touch dimmer lamp because when filament bulbs blow they often break the touch dimmer.

Here s how we d describe some of those symptoms. Move the touch lamp to a work surface. 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. Identify the light circuit turn it off and tag it with a note before working with the dimmer switch wiring.

Plenty of modules to ch. Many touch sensitive lamps have three brightness settings even though they do not use three way bulbs the circuit is changing the brightness of the lamp by changing the duty cycle of the power reaching the bulb. 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. Sometimes the mechanism within touch lamps stops working.

I tested with a filament bulb and the 3 3 positions give low medium high light. If this tab does not come into contact with the bottom of the light bulb the lamp will not work. A bulb with a normal light switch gets full power. 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.

Teardown lab touch lamp repair finally a mystery package allows me to get on and repair this bloody lamp. 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.