Can MVB be used with dimmer?

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GotTort

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Can the powersun mvb be used with a dimmer?
 

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No. MVBs need line voltage.
 

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I have heard that someone tried using a dimmer with the mvb, and it burned out shortly afterwood. Oops, a very costly mistake. Never use a mvb on a dimmer. It is not designed to be used as a dimmer.
 

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No...they're self-ballasted!
 
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