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  1. S

    Trailing 16A blue 3 pin plug/sockets with a 20mm thread.

    Have been looking for the above and seem to find only a stuffing gland type entry.Yet,most wall mounted units come with a 20mm thread built in.Thanks for any help. Regards...
  2. R

    Trailing edge smart dimmer

    As the title says, I am looking for a trailing edge smart dimmer. I have gone through 3 smart dimmers already, only to read here tonight that all the dimmers I have had are leading edge dimmers. I have used a no name brand, the Ewelink smart dimmer and the Sonoff D1(which keeps turning itself...
  3. P

    Trailing Edge Dimmer For HALO BLD6089SWHR Lights

    I am installing HALO BLD6089SWHR recessed lights in my basement: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Halo-BLD-6-in-White-Selectable-CCT-2700K-5000K-Integrated-LED-Recessed-Ceiling-Mount-Light-Trim-Title-20-Compliant-BLD6089SWHR/305501117 I am looking for a trailing edge dimmer that is compatible with...
  4. J

    Trailing edge versus low voltage

    I'm an electrician but know jack about LED lighting. Buying my first home and thought that this is a could time to learn, but seems a little more complex than I first thought. So the plan was just to use 230v dimmable LEDs (Luceco EFTE45BS30) with trailing edge dimmers. But then the more high...
  5. P

    Single phase appliance from a 32a 5 pin trailing socket

    Hi all What are the thoughts on fitting a male 5 pin plug to a single phase appliance then connecting it to a 5 pin three phase socket. Obviously only using one phase. Rough but as a temporary measure is it against the regulations? Found these distribution boxes which appear to do similar...
  6. R

    Trailing Edge Dimmer Wattage question

    Looking at V-pro dimmers. I have 4 EN8 downlighters in a circuit which are 8 Watts. Would i be correct is assuming the total watts in circuit is 32, and therefore would require a 400w dimmer switch as i read somewhere you divide the total by 10%.
  7. L

    Flex and trailing leads/sockets in kitchens

    Having a discussion with someone about installing flex with trailing lead socket for integrated kitchen appliances. Run from unfused 13A DP isolator as spur from ring..... I always thought these type of sockets were designed for extension leads not for long term/permanent use??
  8. L

    Trailing Sockets

    Hi Guys I was hoping some of you could give me some advice. (as i am not an electrician!) I have been asked to do a fire risk assessment on a salvage shop that sells extremely old and extremely expensive vintage light fittings. The client says that her local electrician inspects and rewires...
  9. S

    Dimmer Selection Wisdom

    Hello, I wonder if someone can help me here. My understanding is : Leading edge dimmers are suitable for mains GU10 halogen lamps, but need to be down rated 75 to 50% to cover the load. Leading edge dimmers are not suitable for GU5.3 / Mr16 low voltage lamps. Trailing edge dimmers are...
  10. D

    Led dimming ..shine some light for me

    Can anybody shine some light on LED dimming. I realise that led dimmers have a different rating for dimming LED bulbs ....( eg : 10w -100w) as a pose to the usual 400W.. But whats this leading and trailing edge all about ? for example i am designing to put in a load of led's .....( 6 per...
  11. H

    Varlight V-Pro trailing LED dimmer

    Anyone else had problem with these? I've taken two from the wholesalers today and having an absolute "Mere" with them. Basically they won't dim at all. They are fine working as an on off switch but no dimming.The instructions of use just aren't helping me out. I've followed them to a T and...
  12. F

    Types of rcbos

    Just a quick question anyone no why some rcbos ie dorman smith have two trailing leads a neutral and also an earth when other rcbo just have one the neutral lead
  13. W

    Trailing edge dimmer interference

    Have installed 11 led downlighters to be controlled by a trailing edge dimmer switch , Inbetween the downlighters are some 0.5 watt led lights which are separately switched , when the smaller led lights are switched off the led downlighters turn dim for around a second then go back to full...
  14. HappyHippyDad

    Trailing edge or Leading edge for LED downlights?

    I am about to fit 9 5W GU10 LED's. I realise that a Leading edge dimmer can be used but as I have not fitted a dimmer for LED's before I wondered if it was a much better idea to use a Trailing edge? Also, I was under the impression that I had to meet the minimum wattage requirement for the...
  15. L

    Whtie Round Pin 5A Trailing Sockets - do they exist?!?!

    Afternoon Folks, I wonder If somebody could help me trace a product I had assumed would have been easy enough to source.... As the title suggests, it is basically a white version of this -...
  16. La Poste

    Trailing edge dimmers, do they really get hot?

    I have a four gang dimmer, all four dimmers are leading edge. Is it possible to take one of the leading edge dimmers out and replace with a trailing edge? I have been told trailing edge dimmers get very hot and heat from the trailing edge dimmer might fry the leading edge dimmers that are...
  17. R

    Trailing Sockets for Kitchen Appliances

    Firstly, I'm not an electrician - I've also not been on the forum for a while but I did receive a lot of helpful advice whilst rewiring my own home earlier in the year (and yes, it's now complete - my slightly esoteric lighting control system excluded ;)) Anyway, my neighbour (who has no...
  18. C

    trailing sockets

    Hi, is it safe to plug a 5or 6 gang trailing socket into another which will be surge protected so that i have 9/10 sockets to use, will be used to power tv/av equipment. thanks
  19. M

    Regulations for the use of trailing wires outdoors

    Hello I hope someone might be able to give us a solution to our problem. We are a canoe club and train on a Quay. We have been using 400watt metal halide (240V) on a portable masts, plug into a generator over the winter months for lighting at night. We have just been informed that we can not...
  20. M

    Size of Flex for 32A CEE / Comando Plug to 2 x 16A CEE / Comando Trailing Sockets

    Hi Guys, Firslty i'm new to the forums so hello and hope you're all doing well. A quick question on the size of the HO7 flex I need to use for a splitter that will have a 32A Comando Plug on one end and two 16A Sockets on the other. Would I be right in saying that each split will need 2.5mm...

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