I bought this dimmer and the 3 led lights that it's meant to drive from an electronics place.
Worked fine for about 10 hours after which I could hear some crackling in the dimmer, upon investigation I could see some sparking in the pot.
![Led 1.jpg Led 1.jpg](https://makerv2.webteractive.co/forums/data/attachments/36/36586-15646bebe28978f6ab53078d7688e5f0.jpg)
The heatsinked transistor is a BT137. The lights are 240V AC 6W dimmable. The pot is 500K. Markings on the cap CY250 and 104J1.
Is this dimmer man enough for the job or have I been sold a lemon?
Worked fine for about 10 hours after which I could hear some crackling in the dimmer, upon investigation I could see some sparking in the pot.
![Led 1.jpg Led 1.jpg](https://makerv2.webteractive.co/forums/data/attachments/36/36586-15646bebe28978f6ab53078d7688e5f0.jpg)
![LED 2.jpg LED 2.jpg](https://makerv2.webteractive.co/forums/data/attachments/36/36587-779ef10aa059db9d87aa5ab73e4ab954.jpg)
The heatsinked transistor is a BT137. The lights are 240V AC 6W dimmable. The pot is 500K. Markings on the cap CY250 and 104J1.
Is this dimmer man enough for the job or have I been sold a lemon?