Gentle operation of low-voltage lamps

Gentle operation of low-voltage lamps 1:

Low-voltage, high-power lamps

For the operation of low-voltage, high-power lamps (e.g. halogen lamps, 12 V, 100 W, GY6.35 via ballast*), enter a higher ramp time for the dimming ramp than the default value of 500 ms!
Since the filament in these lamps is considerably thicker than in lamps with a lower power, it behaves quite sluggishly and must therefore bear the high starting current for a longer period. This effect leads to premature ageing of the lamp. You can counteract this premature ageing by setting a flatter dimming ramp.

*) The ballast must be connected between the dimmer terminal and the halogen lamp (see mains supply)!