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Old November 17th, 2007, 11:05 PM
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Default Re: noob with questions - equipment hookup

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Originally Posted by banditj13 View Post
Each of the dimmer packs are on individual switched circuits
What do you mean by "switched"?


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I also have a spare NSI DDS5600 - with 2 blown channel fuses - not sure of its working status
Try to find documentation online or somewhere on the dimmer itself that specifies EXACTLY what type of fuse to use. I have often seen fuses in dimmers that are not the correct ones but ones "that just happened to be handy".

Other than that, I put in some new NSI dimmers the other day that had the ability to switch between a few different protocols. Look for dip switches (other then the address switches) or menu options (if the dimmer has this). While not all protocols are created equal, something as simple as a dimmer should be fairly easy to control.

I applaud you efforts just remember to be safe when working with live dimmers. Pay attention to where the lights are pointing when on (ie, not 3 inches from a carpeted wall). Remember if it doesn't feel like the right thing to do, it probably isn't.

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