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Halogen Dimmer, for torchiere lamps, 500W maximum, 120VAC, Carded.
From the Manufacturer
The Angelo Brothers Halogen Dimmer for Torchiere Lamps comes with a 500-watt maximum, 120 VAC.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
Was a perfect replacement part on my 30 year old lamp that is no longer made, that I am aware of. It’s difficult to find compatible parts but this one was a perfect fit.
Lynne
Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2022
Avons pu réparer la lampe que nous avions déjà.
Daniel Maravei
Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2020
I like its reliability
Bob May
Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2020
The dimmer quit dimming after one week.
J
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2017
I disassembled my lamp to check which style dimmer switch it had, and it was this Westinghouse rather than the Westek style.Opening up the cardboard, they look very similar, but I suspect that because my lamp is about 15 (or more) years old, a slightly different, newer rheostat is used. It's working well, but I don't use my lamps often so I can't speak to long-term use or usage of 8+ hours at a time.One tip, if your lamp seemed to stop working, and this new dimmer didn't resolve it, or if you replaced the dimmer and bulb at the same time:The receptacle/socket for your bulb may be worn down and/or somehow oxidized--mine was both. Even with some steel wool, I couldn't get it to turn on with any of three other bulbs, it only functioned with that old bulb, so I imagine if the bulb burned out on someone else, they may be in a confusing situation and blame the dimmer. I noticed this before replacing my dimmer, and only replaced the dimmer because my old one had a dead spot.A tip for removing the knob is to get a flathead screwdriver and very gently pry upwards on different sides, rotating. Use the tiny nut for leverage and just pry very slightly, and move to another side of the knob. I would guess that I pried on it about 15 times, very gently and not even sure if it was loosening, and then i could pull it off with my fingers with a small amount of force. I read that people broke parts of it trying to remove the knob, so I was very careful with my approach because it didn't easily come off with my fingers, initially.
Tarek Danish
Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2016
Excellent replacement for your old Torchiere
Charles H. McBeth
Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2016
arrived on time, easy install , works perfectly.
Scott
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014
September 2015 Update: Died at 19 months. I really expect simple electrical products such as this to last a decade or more.Original Review: I purchased this to repair my 300W halogen torchiere, which when turned to to its highest setting change brightness randomly. This part accomplished the repair well, with a few caveats. First, unlike parts you might pick up at your local big box store, there are no "helpful" parts like wire nuts (of course, the local big box store does not carry anything like these anyway). But, I had plenty of wire nuts left over from other projects. Second, I like others could not remove the know without damaging it. I managed to limit the damage to the lease visible areas, but I am glad my old one fit. I have attached a picture of the damage the knob sustained during the 5-7 minutes I spent trying to carefully pry it off. Perhaps the manufacturer should package the knob loose to avoid this problem.
The Rocketman
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2010
This Westinghouse unit is a great in-line dimmer to keep your old Torchiere running (and they literally don't make them like they used to so this is an important fix!).This product is superior to the Westek one () because it easily fits into the 1.5" post of a 500 W Torchiere (and this switch is designed up to 500 W, though you can use it easily with 300 W bulbs). The Westek one was more difficult to install into the 1.5" post because the tolerance of fit was about zero.However: unlike the Westek unit, you will need electrical twisty connectors for this product, because it is literally just a switch, no connectors included. A #5 connector will do just fine.Also, unlike the Westek, this doesn't come with good instructions for installation. Here's the important hint: the two wires inside your lamp aren't the same. One outside insulation is smooth, the other has a ridge to it. Make sure when you install the dimmer, you connect the smooth wire to the smooth wire and the ridge wire to the ridge wire.Lastly: the press fit for the brass colored knob was too tight on this unit and it was impossible to slide off for installation without marring it. Good thing I kept the original knob from the original dimmer that was being replaced. Of course, the original knob fit perfectly on this Westinghouse dimmer.Even with all these issues (1) no connectors (easily gotten at Home Depot) (2) no instructions and (3) brass knob fit, I would still recommend this unit over the Westek because it was far easier to slide into the lamp for installation.
ResearchIt
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2010
This did work in a floor lamp with a 1.25" outside diameter after I used my dremel an cut some of the protruding switch off. I cut about .25" inch off. Before I made the cut I placed the switch in a freezer to cool it down just to get it cold and protect the electronics while making the cut (about five minutes). After cutting just over half way, the switch was hot from the cut and I again placed it in the freezer to cool it down for a few minutes. I then completed the cut and cooled it down once more. I smoothed the edges, wired it up and placed it in the lamp and it worked perfectly. There is enough of the switch left for the knob that goes over it. I used the original knob which was silver and matched the lamp. The knob that came with this was gold. Since I have three other floor lamps that matched this lamp and because I couldn't find this style lamp anymore it worked out great. I didn't have any luck finding a dimmer switch that had the shorter switch knob, but if you can, it would be easier and you wouldn't risk damaging the electronics on the switch making the cut.
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