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  1. S

    New dimmer switch - light in other room started flickering?

    Hi there! I just replaced my kitchen light with the following and all was fine: Wickes Kazbah 4 Bar Spotlight - 4 x 50W | Wickes.co.uk - https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Kazbah-4-Bar-Spotlight---4-x-50W/p/195430 Then I added this dimmer switch to dim the lights above: Wickes Dimmer Switch 1...
  2. E

    Help replacing faulty dimmer switch

    Good evening all, Looking for a bit of a help, seems a relatively small task (hopefully). My property has a dimmer switch which no longer works, I purchased a replacement today although I'm now not certain that I will be able to use this as the connections are labelled differently from the...
  3. P

    Dimmer switch advise please

    Hello all, I have just had 2x LED down-lighters (ENLITE DE8CX Dimmable, IP65, 8W, integrated LED Fire rated) (from Screwfix) installed, using 1x normal rocker type on/off switch to control both but want to change the switch to a dimmer type. Can you please advise type (preferably Screwfix but...
  4. littlespark

    Suitable dimmer switch for LED downlights

    I just completed a job for neighbour through an insurance company and main contractor. I was asked at the beginning to put in LED downlights in the kitchen, bathroom and en-suite as an extra. All done. My neighbour is asking now if I can put dimmers on the downlights?. I should be... they are...
  5. S

    Which dimmer switch will work

    Hi all, I have 14 led Newlec 3.6w spot lights and am looking for a dimmer switch that will work all 14. Can anyone recommend one that will do the job. Many thanks
  6. S

    Issue with dimmer switch

    Hi all, I wonder if anyone can provide a bit of advice. I've recently been doing some decorating in the house and part of that is to change the light switches in the house. I'm in the process of changing 7 circuits in total, this consists of: Downstairs hall - 2 gang one of which is 1 way...
  7. A

    Lights not working, dimmer switch blown?

    Last night the lights went out in my living room, they momentarily went really bright then out. I tried replacing the bulb that seemed to have blown but that did not work, so replaced all 4 of the bulbs, but still nothing. I have checked the fuse box to see if that tripped, and nothing, i even...
  8. Rob Heath

    Downlights stopped working - Dimmer switch!

    Hi Guys I have Halogen down-lighters on my Landing that have recently stopped working, there are 3 seperate switches for these, 2 single rockers at either end of the landing and 1 Double dimmer downstairs which also operates the hallway! At 1st I thought it could be a faulty transformer but not...
  9. leep82

    Touch dimmer switch help!!

    hi all just wanted to pick some brains and make sure im not overlooking somthing really stupid. My brother in law has gone and purchased a new touch dimmer switch which he intends to control 3 x 9w dimmable LED fittings. He initially asked my advice and i told him to double check with any...
  10. C

    After some advice (dimmer switch)

    hi all, Recently I have moved into a house which has a fairly old fuse box (no RCD) which I have planned on upgrading sometime next year. The other night in our living room when turning on the main light (dimmer switch) there was a noticeable bang (crack) and maybe a small flash of light from...
  11. A

    LED dimmer light buzzing when switched on

    Hi all, We had new electrical wiring done 3 years ago on a domestic property by a qualified electrician. Installed the following light switch: IJDCI101S Varilight V-Pro IR Series, Intelligent Programmable Master Dimmer, with Touch Sensitive Button and Centralised Remote Control Sensor - 1 gang...
  12. P

    Changing a dimmer switch to a normal switch - help needed please.

    Good afternoon, I bought a switch from my local electrical shop with the intention of swap it for the dimmer switch. Having taken the unit apart I have found four wires going into the existing dimmer switch. One black, one grey and two brown. Question is where do I connect the four wires to on...
  13. Gary Tollison

    Can a dimmer switch be used to control drill speed?

    Hello As the title says... ;) I'm thinking about having a 1.8A 400V bushed fixed speed drill, mounted in a press, connected to a dimmer switch to control the drill speed. Any ideas, or advice? And please, to those who think I'm silly to think such an idea etc, I can do without the criticism...
  14. soms

    Earth loop impedance measurement affected by dimmer switch

    Working on a job today which included a very simple new lighting circuit. The lighting circuit a very short run from a distribution board to a single switch position, which then supplies a single luminaire. The customer wanted a dimmer switch to control the fitting. To crack on and perform the...
  15. G

    Help with wiring a double light dimmer switch and a single please

    Hello, I am not an electrician but I want to change my light switches and I have experienced a problem as I didn’t take a picture of how they were wired before. Please help. I have one double switch in the living room which should be connected to the living room light and the bedroom light and...
  16. S

    Replacing light switch with dimmer switch

    I'm replacing a standard light switch with a 1 gang dimmer switch. I've managed to get the light to come on/off using the dimmer switch however it won't dim. After reading online I think I've wired it incorrectly first time and broken the dimmer, but just wanting some confirmation from you guys...
  17. C

    Dimmer switch light fixture problem

    Hi all, I've just moved into a rental house and am having a nightmare figuring out what type of light bulb to use in the ceiling fixture in one of the upstairs rooms. The bulb that's in the fixture now works, although does not dim (if I turn the dial at the wall). It also happens to be a very...
  18. B

    Dimmer switch

    Can anyone recommend a dimmer switch compatible with a light fitting which has a transformer and led G4 lamps The light fitting is from next Cheers
  19. L

    Non dimmable led strip and dimmable light on same dimmer switch

    Hi Was wondering if anyone can shed some light here . Have a customer who has had work done on his flat. They have installed an led strip around a ceiling bulkhead (non dimmable) and a pendant style led (dimmable) light in the centre of the bulkhead which run off the same supply and controlled...
  20. F

    Inline dimmers (mains) for LED?

    Hi, I'm considering including an inline dimmer switch for a tabletop 'mood' lamp (mains connected) I'm currently prototyping. The lampshade is made of paper glued to a clear flame retardant PVC which is also the structure of the lamp (like an origami). I'd like to use low energy 4-6W dimmable...

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