AtronRotary Dimmer Switch for Halogen Lamps, Incandescent Lamps, Max. 500W 120VAC Replacement/Repair Kit - TD49

This was replacement switch for an older halogen torche pole lamp. I was amazed it was still available for this old of a lamp. Replacement was not exactly easy. My lamp required extensive disassembly to get to the part. But cutting off old switch, stripping wires and connecting with provided wire nuts and re-mounting was the easy part. Worked perfectly after reassmembly.

This dimmer exactly replaced the worn-out dimmer in our halogen 300-watt torchiere floor lamp. It works fine. The dimmer comes with two wire splice connectors. However the dimmer needs four splices, and reattaching the wiring inside the lamp pole needs another two. So it would help to include more connectors. Besides not detailing important steps, the instructions say to "remove" the dimmer knob - this could be misconstrued as "unscrew", which would break the potentiometer. Better to say "pull off". (In the French instructions, "enlever" *could* mean lift off, but has other shades of meaning.) Also helpful to point out that much of the time devoted to the replacement is for carefully taking the lamp apart, which can be done before the new dimmer even arrives.

I have ordered this product several times. It is easy to install as I could do this myself. The only drawback was the cord was too short for my floor lamp and it had to be spliced to add length. Other than that it is a great product and if I am need of it again I wouldn't hesitate to order.

Works as good as the original. Will require cutting of wiring which is to be expected. The factory knob fit the replacement switch.

So far, it works well & was easy to install. It included simple wiring instructions. It's about a 10 minute job to swap out this style of switch. I'm using it with a 300 watt torchiere lamp.Unlike the photo, the switch only includes two wire nuts & it does not come with an installation nut or washer. It's not a deal breaker, but the seller should show the item as it comes instead of a generic picture.

It works fine with a halogen bulb but I now have an LED bulb in my torchiere lamp. It works, but the low end doesn’t work. Shuts off at about 30%. It is installed on a switched circuit so if it’s too low, it won’t turn on when you use the light switch on the wall.It doesn’t say it will work for LED bulbs so I’m not complaining. Just letting others know it works with LED bulbs, just not perfectly.

This is exactly what I needed to give new life to the early-90s era torchiere lamp that was in the basement (I replaced the halogen tube with a 30w COB LED bulb). This has the same ridged/smooth wire polarity as the original lamp, so it was just a matter of out with the old, solder in the new.

after searching for a nut and washer which the instructions said was needed, I found that the plastic knob was deep enough to hold the assembly in the lamp.Once I had it assembled, it works perfect.

While this dimmer does meet my needs, I think you should be cautious when purchasing this dimmer. First, it works fine. However, the dimmer circuit itself is very basic and may cause humming when used with incandescent bulbs. I’m using this with LED bulbs and it seems to work fine with the bulb I have chosen. Second, the cardboard insulation provides one layer of insulation. The solder joints on the back of the board protrude into the cardboard insulation. The solder joints on my board had sharp edges and there were signs the joints were cutting into the cardboard. Since there’s only one layer of insulation it is possible for the live wire solder joint to wear through the cardboard and make contact with a steel body lamp causing an unsafe condition. Thirdly, there is only one layer of insulation. Class II devices should have double insulation so this dimmer relies on the lamp body to provide the second layer of insulation. If you install this in a metal body lamp that does not provide a second insulation layer, you may be breaking local electrical codes and if something goes wrong, you’re home insurance may not cover damages / liability. Some users found the fit tight and had to push the device in place. If you do this, the cardboard can fray and the seams in the cardboard can tear. If this does not fit well in your lamp body, don’t force the dimmer in as you risk compromising the cardboard insulation. This is not an expert opinion and is provided only as advice to do your homework before buying this dimmer. A final note: There is no CE, CSA or any other kind of regulatory marking on this device.

big to adjust inside the tube