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  1. a-z electrics

    2 dimmers on 2 way switching

    I know you're only supposed to put one dimmer switch on a 2 way lighting setup but what would happen if you put 2 on, one at each switch position? A client wanted an led dimmer each end of the dining room. It's going to use 10 led candle bulbs 4W each on two chandeliers .. I advised him not to...
  2. polo1

    LEDs and dimmers - anyone anyone found the perfect match?

    As per the title, I’m struggling to find a dimmer which does not cost the earth and works across a number of makes of LEDs. My regular wholesaler stocks Aurora dimmers and Bell LEDs, but I’m finding a regular flicker on lamps when using the two together. Someone will be able to recommend a...
  3. Leesparkykent

    Interesting read...loop testing and LED Dimmers

    Electrical test equipment | power station to plug | Megger - https://uk.megger.com/electrical-tester-contractor-edition/april-may-2017/loop-testingand-led-lamps-what-s-going-on
  4. P

    Interference to LED Dimmers

    Hi Guys Scratching my head on this one. In a kitchen I've installed 3 lighting circuits. - One row of 4 dimmable Philips 5W Mains LEDs in Downlight fittings One row of 3 of the same A switched circuit supplying 2 undercupboard 4W LED strips plus 6 short self adhesive LED strips fed by 3...
  5. O

    Buzzing GU10 LED's

    So I changed 10 x halogen MR16's for 10 x Megaman dimmable 5.5w LED's along with a VPro dimmer (rated up to 10 LED's) When the lights are switched on, they are silent but after 10 -15 minutes they start buzzing - the lamps, not the dimmer. I swapped the dimmer for a standard switch today, and...
  6. M

    LED lights from dimmer flickering. Load is below dimmers minimum rating.

    Hello. So I've learned a lot about dimmers on this last job. The customer wanted everything downstairs on dimmers and boy has it been a learning curve. I've split a lighting circuit and the customer has asked for 2 x st64 led bulbs on pendants to be put on a dimmer. The problem is they're...
  7. O

    Aurora AU-FRLD913 9w

    Chaps I don't install these so have no idea about the reliability etc. Got a client who has about 28 of them in 4 rooms - 3 of the 4 rooms are on dimmers and the reliability of these is poor. Is this typical? Are there dimmers that people would definitely recommend? Sorry don't know the make...
  8. FatAlan

    GU10 LED Dimming

    Just been approached by a mate who purchased six GU10 LEDs marketed as dimmable. States that they were very bright but when he tried to dim them they started flickering. The bulbs were apparently really cheap from cost co. What's the general consensus on this re good makes of bulbs and or...
  9. J

    buzzing LED's

    On a full house refurb I done the elec's for- put in all LED'S LED lamps- 5w dim able Osrams Dimmers- BG nexus (with the new little dial on the back- not actually too sure what this does) downlights- JCC fireguard I put in around 35 altogether- and 4 or 5 of them buzz which the client has...
  10. F

    dimmers for LED

    Does anybody know of a ceiling pull cord dimmer switch that is compatible with LED downlights?
  11. 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...
  12. M

    Problem connecting 2 Busch Dimmers

    Have just moved to Germany (don’t yet speak German) and amtrying to replace double-gang rocker switch plate with a Busch Dimmer. Thecurrent set-up (see photos) has a double face-plate connected by a singleframe. The top face-plate is a double-gang rocker switch which turnsliving-room light...
  13. T

    Trailing-edge dimmers for Tec Karda LEDs

    I have two DM Lights Tec Karda Lights with a total of eight LEDs. Each LED is 50w, total wattage 400w Here's a link showing the spec of them...
  14. K

    help with led dimming issue

    I am a fully qualified electrician and have been in the trade for about 8 years I have recently done a job where i fitted a 3 gang dimmer switch one new feed into the switch and 3 switch wires out the issue is that when the 9 led spot lights are being dimmed the other light fitting on a...
  15. T

    Mk Albany dimmers

    Mk Albany 4-70w dimmers for led. Unused they were unpackaged clicked into front plate then taken back out again due to the customer needing push to dim style (leaving me with the bill for them). Want rid make me offers for job lot or will sell as singles. Postage or delivery/collection can be...
  16. S

    Gu10 led

    Hi everybody. Had a few issues with GU10 LED's (3.5W), seem to dim or flicker. Does anyone know of any circumstances that can cause this? My wholesalers assure me that 'mine are the first to be returned', which I doubt! A bit concerned as I have installed hundreds of these, or the 5w...
  17. D

    Dimmers above 1000w

    Hi Guys Got a client who has bought a nice big chandelier which has 50 halogens in it! These are 25w each thus totaling 1250w. Problem I have is that he wants it to be on a dimmer switch. The only ones I can find are rated at 1000w, does anyone know a supplier or a product which I could use that...
  18. H

    led fittings and dimmers

    Gents, i have an issue to resolve, I have been asked to replace some non led grid dimmer switches, that have been controlling a mixture of led and non led fittings, all installed in 2013. My questions are 1. the dimmers have been coping up to now ,id of thought they would of failed instantly? 2...
  19. M

    push to make dimmers

    Hi All On a job at the moment its an extension for builder i work for. Customer bought a couple of big led light fittings which are dimmable, but after trying a few dimmers to no avail, i phoned up company lights were bought from and they have said it has to be push to make dimmer switch and...
  20. NDG Elecs

    Varilight V Pro dimmers for LED lamps. Troublesome or not?

    Just been to Eddys to get three of these and they said they don't stock them any more due to constantly failing and they got sick of the amount of returns. Seen a few icky reviews on Amazon, but most are positive. And I have generally only heard good things about them. So are they a potential...

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