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    Dimmer switch - can anyone tell me which wires does what??

    Hi, looking for some expert help here to know if this is something I can fix myself or if I need an expert in :-) In my living/dining room I have a 3 way dimmer switch which controls 3 sets of 2 wall lights. I recently had the room replastered and I accidently shorted one of the live wires to...
  2. dnjr

    Light Fitting Per Circuit

    Dear All I have a vague recollection of something from Part L that gives a max number of light fittings per switch if the switch is not a dimmer but I can't for the life of me find it. Anyone point me in the right direction please Ta
  3. L

    Dimmer Switch Plate Becomes Warm - Is This Normal?

    Hi, I recently noticed that when I turn on the Aurora dimmable LED strip the area underneath the dimmer that controls it becomes warm to touch. It becomes warm after about 15mins and gradually gets warmer over time but not hot. I feel concerned so I don’t have the LED strip light on for over an...
  4. D

    Extractor fan on a dimmer switch?

    I am after some advice regarding the of a extractor/humidifier fan in the bathroom. I opted for a two gang dimmer switch in my bathroom which operates four dimmable spotlights ( two on each dimmer) All of which work fine. However, I am having a problem with the extractor/humidifier. The...
  5. I

    Fixed dimmer switch for led lights

    Hi i currently have 4 led aurora enlites e8 8w, installed in my soffit at the front of my house vut when they light up they are bright! All i need is to dim them down abit, anyone come across a dimmer i can put up in the soffit? No bigger than 64mm as thats the size for the pir lol Thanks
  6. P

    dimmer switch help please

    hello all please can you help i have just installed my 3d triple dimmer switch within 6 weeks ! a bulb blew in the ceiling light which has 3 bulbs all of which are 60w then after the dimmer no longer worked so took it back i had a replacement i have 2 wall lights 60w 2weeks ago one of the wall...
  7. S

    wiring a 2 gang dimmer switch.

    Hi there was wondering if anyone can help? I recently got my kitchen done including 8 led lights in suspended ceiling. The light switch is outside door in hall. It is the old brass plate style with 2 knob u can both press in and turn. Since getting the led lights fitted I decided to buy a new...
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    Dimmer Switch Guidance

    Hi everyone, I was was hoping someone might be able to give me some actual products that would do the job... I am after a 2 way dimmer switch for some lights in my kitchen. The light fittings say the bulbs must be E27 Max 60W. Can anyone tell me, possibly with a link, to a suitable dimmer...
  9. S

    Dimmer switch

    Hello I am new to the site and I was wondering if you guys could help me....I have just moved into a new house and the dimmer switch in the lounge will not turn off. It will dim but when you push the dimmer switch it will not deactivate it stays on. I have taken a couple of photos of the...
  10. D

    Adding an Inline LightWave RF Dimmer Switch

    Hi All. In our En-suite we have 3 MR16 downlighters, a bathroom cabinet( that incorporates two small halogen spot lights and a shaver socket, all controlled by a pull cord switch. I would like to remove the pull cord switch and replace it with A Lightwave RF inline dimmer switch which is...
  11. C

    Dimmer switch

    Can you get dimmer switch that's a 2 way? I've been asked to change a double gang switch that 2 ways up with other end of living room. They want to be able to have a dimmer switch, is this possibility, with a simple change over of faceplates to dimmers?
  12. N

    Dimmer switch stuck off

    Hello This might be ridiculous but I'm clueless so please forgive me! My dimmer light switch no longer clicks on and off (dimmer doesn't work either). I clicked it off and it didn't click back, it's stuck clicked off I guess? When I press the dimmer switch in nothing happens. Honestly I...
  13. F

    Which dimmer switch?

    Newbie question for you guys... I am having an extension built which will have 14 Aurora enlite light fittings and have bought Philips 4.3W LED (dimmable) bulbs. There will also be three pendant lights on another circuit. I am after a dimmer switch that can be used to control both circuits. I...
  14. M

    duel dimmer switch wiring question please

    Hi all, firstly thanks in advance for your help! Im trying to simply change a duel dimmer switch (NOT LED) and I have a question re a small wire joining the two switch units!? This 1st photo (OrigionalSwitchWiring.jpg) shows the old switch with the wiring... Note a little red wire from number...
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    dimmer switch problems

    Hi all, After rewiring a property the owner has been complaining of flickering lights on a lighting circuit in the lounge. Sometimes when the dimmer switch is turned there is a slight flicker on the lamps. The circuit has 5 wall lights on it with 2 x 45w halogen lamps in each (450w...
  16. G

    Double Dimmer Switch Help Needed

    Hi everyone. I have just replaced two standard switches in my house with two dimmer switches. A double dimmer in the hallway that operates the hall light and the upstairs landing light. A second single dimmer switch upstairs that operates the landing light only. I just copied the wiring but...
  17. M

    dimmer Switch Wiring Question 3 dimmers 4 red one black cable

    Hi how should I start :) I've started replaceing switches in my new (old) house and done them all apart from one ;) in my living room there is a triple dimmer switch for 3 separate sets of lights in that room. There is one live wire (tested) and 3 other red wires (im guesing to all 3 sets of...
  18. M

    Dimmer switch problem

    hello everyone I have recently replaced a dimmer switch and 2 lights which have been working fine, however recently the dimmer was turned up full and the lights went really bright then all of a sudden they dimmed and now will not turn up to full brightness and are very dim. I haven't had chance...
  19. C

    LED dimmer switch

    Hi all, Does anyone know of a good dimmer for LED down lights? I've heard mk do a grid dimmer which is compatible with LED dimmable lamps.... Any opinions/experiences would be great fully received. Thanks
  20. F

    shallow 2-gang dimmer switch - any suggestions?

    Hi all, I have had to replace a 2-gang dimmer switch in a bedroom. Unfortunately, the ones I have tried were all a little too deep. By the time I had pushed them into the back box, it was quite tight against the wires. I was able to screw it on but I am a little concerned that there won't be...

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