dimmer switch

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    Dimmer Switch Problem

    I've been having problems with a couple of dimmer switches in use with dimmable energy saving bulbs that I'm led to believe is due to the switches being under loaded. Would something like this 2 Way 120w LEDlite LED & Low Load Dimmer Switch - Module be a suitable replacement if I were to swap...
    • Simon_G
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    • dimmer dimmer switch problem switch
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Dimmer switch problem

    This seems to be an ongoing problem with my dimmer switch connected to a four candle centre light. I had problems with cheap switches blowing and follwoing advice from this forum I bought a more expensive Click Deco 1 Gang 2 Way 400W/VA Dimmer Switch. This has been working fine for a number of...
    • FOBG45ER
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    • dimmer dimmer switch problem switch
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Dimmer Switch Problem

    After having a rewire of our house we're having a recurring problem with a dimmer switch in our living room. The rewire was carried out by a friend of mine who's a fully qualified electrician, but who has now emigrated to Australia - which leads me to post my problem and query here. We've now...
    • Simon_G
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    • dimmer dimmer switch problem switch
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Dimmer switch problem

    A customer has a two-way circuit in the hallway, with five spot lights, GU10 50W bulbs, it works fine with normal switches, but when i replaced them with two two-way dimmer switches it wouldnt work at all. The Dimmers are rated at 60W minimum - 400W maximum, is this rating per bulb i.e 50W or...
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    'Flicker' type bulbs with dimmer switch ?

    Hi, Could anyone advise please:- I have a chandelier light fitting controlled from a wall dimmer switch, it has 12 tungslen 'candle' type bulbs. I am thinking of swopping the bulbs to 'flickering' type bulbs, neons (?) ( I know they don't really give off light its purely for decoration.) Would...
    • zerobug
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    • bulbs dimmer dimmer switch flicker switch type
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Dimmer switch and pir questions

    hi guys just looking for some advice regarding spots and dimmers 1)can anyone please recommend a dimmer for 8 x 35w dicoric cool fit (heat forward) spot lights which are fed from individual 20/70w leading and trailing edge transformers, that are silent as these are currently fitted and hum...
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    Dimmer switch conundrum

    Hello everyone! So then! I have a question that I'm hoping someone can answer. I have a friend who can wire stuff up for me and has already fitted several dimmer switches for me in various rooms. We're not sure how to deal with the latest one though so I thought I'd ask the pros! I have two...
    • Rodreguez
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    • dimmer dimmer switch switch
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Dimmer switch

    I am not an electrician but after some advice. I have just fitted a dimmer switch to a candelabra type light fitting with 4 candle bulbs. It is the third time I have used this same type of dimmer due to the last 2 blowing for some reason. However, now I have put this new one on the lights...
    • FOBG45ER
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    • dimmer dimmer switch switch
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    need to fit a touch remote dimmer switch (2 gang)

    Should this be straight forward enough? one of the controls, covers the hall and can be switched both upstairs and down, the other is for the bathroom! is this an easy job?
    • bikerjodie
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    • 2 gang dimmer dimmer switch fit remote switch touch
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Dimmer Switch

    Hi, I would like to change my living room light to a dimmer switch instead of the usual on/off switch but I am unsure whether I can do this. I have two switches in my living room, 1 single one (beside the door) which works the living room light and 1 double switch with 2 switches on it (at...
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    Can I use dimmer switch with incandescent strip light

    I have a 30 cm 40 watt incandescent strip light in the bathroom and would like to change the ordinary on / off switch for a dimmer. Is this possible ? Hope I don't sound too dim for asking this question !
    • Oiseau
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    • dimmer dimmer switch light strip switch
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    dimmer switch

    just opened a varilight 1 gang 2 way 1000w dimmer switch and the copper coil is on show is this faulty
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    2g2w dimmer switch

    hi guys, does anyone have a wiring diagram i could look at? Im having trouble trying to get someones lounge room lights to work off a dimmer switch.. one switch operates one light while the 2g2w dimmer switch im replacing operates both lights in the lounge.. I cant figure it out for the...
    • nick182
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    • dimmer dimmer switch switch
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    1kw dimmer switch

    varilight is only one that seem todo 1kw dimmer switch, which is good but it isnt the same colour as my click mode switches or sockets have any of you guys came across this , and was there a different brand that matched the slightly off white colour of varilight... thx
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    Dimmer switch question

    Guys, I installed a 6 x 40W halogen light fitting for a customer last night, with a about a hundred blessed glass crystals on it and the customer thinks its to bright now, haha. She wants a dimmer put on it, can a standard dimmer switch be used for these type of lamps?
    • Spoon242
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    • dimmer dimmer switch question switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    dimmer switch problems

    4 Xenon Pro-Lite GU10 downlighters 50W 240V operating off a Doyle and Tratt 1 way touch control dimmer switch rated at 40W to 400W. these have been fine for 3 years. suddenly the lights go off of their own accord shortly after switching on. changed the dimmer switch for an identical one...
    • Crispy1
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    • aus dimmer dimmer switch problems switch
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    • Forum: Australia
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    Dimmer switch

    I have a 400w dimmer switch controlling 6 x 40w candle wall lights and 2 x gu10 spots- 50w in my cafe. The place was completely re-wired three years ago. The dimmer is in a bank of 4 single dimmers in the back office.The dimmer has burnt out 3 times.First time it blew the sparky noticed that the...
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    Transformer for dimmer switch

    Hi guys - first post on here so please be gentle! I need to replace a transformer inside a sliding dimmer switch but am having trouble finding one. It's Home Automation, order code 5241 LV, but they're apparently no longer made. Please can anyone suggest an alternative which will do the same...
    • Floss
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    • aus dimmer dimmer switch switch transformer
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    • Forum: Australia
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    Heat concern regarding 1G 2W 1000 watt dimmer switch?

    I'm looking for some advice if I may please. After fitting a Varilight polished chrome 1G 2W 1000 watt dimmer switch I became concerned at how warm the faceplate was getting when the switch was turned to full power. It did seem to reach a peak temperature and not get any hotter but on...
    • 1shortcircuit
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    • aus dimmer dimmer switch heat regarding switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
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    Lighting Dimmer Switch with seperate switch

    Can any one tell me of a manufacturer that still makes a lighting dimmer switch with a seperate on/off switch? To make up with grid components works out quite expensive. This is a request from a client who doesn't like the standard dimmer switch. Many thanks in advance for your replies.
    • Matt1973
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    • aus dimmer dimmer switch lighting seperate switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia

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