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  1. K

    dimming standard gu10

    Got some gu10 for my down lighters but can't find anything that's says they are dimmable but I want them on a dimmer. should this be a problem?
  2. Joe S

    Problem with LED Dimming Modules??????

    I have fitted close to 50 of Aurora's Cree 8.5w Dimmable Cree Lamps with their 'recommended' dimming module with potentiometer screw and every single room is having issues with flickering or stuttering. This is only half of what is needed for this job but the customer is now getting very itchy...
  3. D

    downlights not dimming properly

    Hi Guys, I have a dining room with 4 spotlights and a living-room with 6 spotlights. Both are switched seperately with dimmer switches. However, when I try and dim either the lights dim really quickly and go off. I have to try and turn the switch when they are off and turn back on again to try...
  4. S

    4gang 2way intermediate dimming

    Right guys got a 2way intermediate sscenario the 3 switches need to be dimmers (the dimmers are the issue)and dimmable lamps in the fitting anyone suggest a particular make lights are all spotlights 22 in total split in 4 zones so minimum load could be 30 watt looking at the Kosnic route anyone...
  5. M

    Dimming Problem

    Hi, I'm new to the forum. I have a domestic installation with; 14No 35watt lv lamps= 490 watts. controlled by 5No 105va 'Mode' leading edge transformers = 525Va I am trying to dim the circuit with a Richmond (now Zano) Grid 700 rotary dimmer...
  6. A

    Kosnic 5w led dimmable??

    Just fitted four kosnic 5w dimmable led gu10 lamps in my bathroom switched via a dimming pull cord, however when dimming nothing happens for a few seconds then all of a sudden they dim right down to nothing very quickly! Am I right in thinking there may not be enough load of the dimmer to dim...
  7. La Poste

    Low voltage dimming

    Greetings. Apologies if this is a stupid question. Say you wanted to install some garden lights and you decided on 12 Volt lighting because there were kids around etc. Now say you wanted to dim them and you wanted a dimmer that was close to the lights IE outside. Would it be possible to dim...
  8. J

    automated dimming system

    Hello, I want to build into a lighting system a programmable dimming system which will smoothly dim the (standard) lights from 100% brightness to 50 % brightness over a period of 3 minutes, and then after a 10 second delay fade them back up to 100% over 3 minutes at which the lights should stay...
  9. La Poste

    Another dimming LED thread.

    Has anyone ever managed to get LED's to dim using a dummy resistor? You know when you fit a few LED lamps and the wattage amounts to about 30 Watts and hence too low for a standard dimmer. I hear placing a dummy resistor in parallel with the LED load is the way to do it but can't find any...
  10. S

    LED dimming problem?? Best solution please

    Does anyone know the best solution on how to dim 4 x 7w dimmable downlights? Ive been looking at low load dimmers but they look pretty rubbish amongst the flat plate ive installed in the rest of the house. I'm hearing things about load resistors and would like some info on these if anyone has...
  11. J

    Dimming problems

    One of my customers have asked me if they can recommend a dimmer that will work with "E27 T5 Quick start 11W CFL -460Lm". Below is an email they have sent me. Is there anyone here that has a good understanding on dimmers? "The nightmare we are having is how we make these dim. A single...
  12. G

    dimming track lighting with 100W spots and floods

    Hi I have just got a job in a big community hall. Complete refurbishment. Now they have asked for track lighting for the stage. On it they have 2 100w floods and 5 100W spot lights. Now all they want to control this is a 1gang dimmer switch. Am I right in saying just any dimmer switch will be...
  13. gutterball

    Dimming LED's

    Hi is it possible to dim led gu10's? i have a job to replace a normal switch with a dimmer, but not sure if her lights are dimable.
  14. sythai

    Resistor across a dimmer... help please

    Hi Chaps, Hope someone can help me with the following. Have got a couple of wall lights on a standard rocker switch at present, with 2 x low energy lamps. These come to less than 40watts in total. Customer want to put a dimmer in that is rated from from 40w - 300w. Sure I've heard before...
  15. R

    Wise Control Dimming Receivers

    Hi Guys, Got a client looking for some alternation intelligent lighting solutions. Was going Lutron but he seen this. Lots cheaper and seems a doddle to install and program. They called Wise Dim Anyone had any experiences with this brand and product? Always cautious with new brands last thing...
  16. P

    Dimming Lights & Voltage Drop when using 12kw shower.

    Hi guys, Recently installed a 12kW electric shower for a customer. Customer has called me back because the lights dim quite noticeably every time he uses it. Took some readings at the CU Main switch. Shower off = 248V, shower on = 236V, a voltage drop of around 12V (although still in...
  17. J

    Dimming a 2 foot fluorescent tube

    Fitted two 2 foot fluros for a customer but he now says they are too bright. Are there any cheap ways of successfully dimming them? I read that a dimmer switch will work to about 50%, turn on full power and once its fired up turn it down, has anyone tried this? Thanks Jon
  18. A

    Forward & Reverse phase lighting dimming module

    Can someone give me simple explanation (Do not too technically) about how lighting dimming module works for Forward or Reverse phase? If any other link that I need to refer, please advise.. Your cooperation on this matter is highly appreciated. Thank you. Regards
  19. K

    dimming fluorescent tube

    Hi All, A friend has just mentioned that when they turn their living room light off (a class 1 fitting with 3x 60w lamps controlled by a 1 gang, 1 way switch switch) the flourescent light in the kitchen goes off for about 5 seconds too then comes back on. Its controlled by a 1 gang, 1way...
  20. R

    Dimming led lights

    Been ask to fit 2 L.E.D. light fitting the customer has asked about having them on a dimmer switch. Anybody know if this is possible and if so would it require special switch or driver?

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