Is it ok to use a standard dimmer light switch with electronic transformers. I know a toroidal transformers need a specific type of dimmer, but was not 100% sure about the requiryements for electronic
It depends on the electronic transformer. Some are dimmable with a standard dimmer.
Equally, there are dimmers that do a good job with a setup with LV lights.
I've used the MK4500 series dimmers with good success. These bring up the light level gently and it seems to have a beneficial effect on lamp life.
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