Will this work for dimming 12V Halogen?

My existing transformer/cabinet halogen 12VAC lights simply flicker and shut off when I try to dim them with my 20 year old x-10 lamp module and 'mini controller'. Even though the transformer says "dimmable" on it, maybe it's time for an upgrade.

The new transformer engineer I talked to today said that his high- quality dimmable transformer will work, as long as I use a high- quality dimmer.

The tech at the home automation place said that his high-quality Insteon dimmer will work, as long as I use a high-quality transformer.

Here are the two products I'm talking about:

Before I spend over $100 on this one circuit, do you think this combination will work? Anyone have any similar experience/success that they can share?

I can't switch to 120VAC lighting due to in-situ wiring constraints. Need to stick with low voltage.

Thanks, Randy

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Posted 5 years ago by Randy "Brick" MacKenna in General Home Automation

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