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  1. Justcop

    How different are the shades of "brushed brass" for Varilight and Knightsbridge?

    How different are the shades of "brushed brass" for Varilight and Knightsbridge? For various reasons I'm planning on using a Varilight switch on one side of the room and Knightsbridge on the other as well as Knightsbridge sockets. Can anyone who's seen the two products side by side in "brushed...
  2. Dartlec

    Nightmare with Varilight V-Pro (Eclique2) dimmer failures

    Having a bit of a nightmare with what should have been a simple job. Back in January I replaced some old Varilight dimmers which had failed after 15 years or so - and the client chose the newer V-Pro multitouch type: With master and slave units. Feeding two separate 3 lamp units, with...
  3. L

    V-Com varilight dimmers : Anyone else find them very hard to set up ?

    Getting tired of them!! New circuits and lucceco bulbs that have been ok for me . V-com Dimmer 20 watt load . Straight away constant flashing . Cannot dim down much cannot change into 2 or 3 mode and wont return to standard mode via instructions . Dived out and got a LAP from screwfix...
  4. haptism

    Varilight Dimmer max loading

    Hi, hope someone can advise. Ive just called Varilight helpline in regards to max loadings on their 300w trailing edge LED single gang dimmer. They tell me that I can have a maximum of x30 10w leds on the dimmer. Most info out there regarding dimming LED suggests to divide the dimmers wattage...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Simon-0116

    2 gang 2 way 500w dimmer rope edge brass

    Looked at a favour for my auntie, dimmer switch smelling burnt. 10 x 35 / 50 w on each gang, and switch rated at 250 w. Her electrican can' t see the problem says its cheap switches. Need a 500 w dimmer for safety sakes. Wholesalers only got 400w 2 gang or 1000 w single. Dosnt want to...
  8. C

    Looking for a remote switch to control light switch downstairs

    Hi there, apologies if I am posting in the wrong section but this looks like a fantastic place to get an answer! I have two light switches downstairs about five paces from one another that control the same hall light downstairs. I want a switch upstairs but it is a horrible run for an...
  9. D

    varilight v-pro eclique dimmer switches

    These switches look nice but are expensive. I need a 4 gang one and was wondering if anyone knows if the individual modules are replaceable should one stop working in the future or if the whole thing would need replacing. Obviously on their rotary dimmers you can swap the modules out easily for...
  10. J

    Varilight Power Grid switch install problem

    Hi, I've got the below... - 40558 Varilight XDQPG4 4-Gang PowerGrid Faceplate White - 90137 Varilight Z3PGRID4 4-Gang PowerGrid Gridplate - plus 4 switch modules The switch modules fit the grid plate fine, no issue here. Literature says grid plate fits into a standard UK...
  11. O

    Info from JCC Technical re Dimmers for JCC7 & JCC6

    All I got the attached from JCC today and thought that it may be useful for members on here!
  12. R

    Recommendations for a module for dimmable LEDs

    Hi I need a module to fit behind a MK logic faceplate, that dims Megaman 6w LED spots. I've 4 x 6w LEDs 5 x 6w LEDs Whatever the electrician fitted stopped working after a few days. The standard MK dimmer module worked much better, though it did buzz. Be grateful for some...
  13. A

    varilight dimmer strange fault

    I just replaced a standard one way switch with a varilight dimmer. the switch has 3 wires, 1 single brown and a pair of browns on the other terminal. the switch works correctly but when I switch the ensuite extractor fan on, the bedroom lights go off then come back on again as though the dimmer...
  14. 1Justin

    Which dimmer for CFL. Silent?

    Can someone suggest a single module grid dimmer which is: A) Quiet B) Works with dimmable CFL (leading edge needed I think) C) Works on 88W CFL load? I've spent all afternoon on this one, and have come up only with ones I know are either noisy (Varilight V-dim) and those I have had had LOADS...
  15. 1Justin

    Varilight V-Pro grid dimmers problems anyone?

    Has anyone had problems with Varilight V-Pro grid dimmers? I've had enough, installation so far has cost me 4 call-outs (unpaid) and now I'm upset to keep annoying my customer, it will probably cost me another £100 in parts to swap out the Varilight and replace with (probably) MK...
  16. D

    what frequency do 'HFAC' low voltage transformers (like varilight) typically output?

    Hi, I'm replacing low voltage halogen with MR11 and MR16 LED bulbs. AC supply would be simplest because of existing wiring, but I'm concerned about LED flicker: Characterizing and Minimizing LED Flicker - Lighting Solutions | DigiKey I'm looking at varilight transformers: VARILIGHT...
  17. T

    Varilight V-Pro Eclipse Touch Control Question

    Hi Everyone, I have been an avid lurker on these forums for a long time on and off and this is my first post. I am a builder/property developer and have a reasonable understanding of basic electrics, but we do have an electrician that does the majority of our work. This is a question that he...
  18. S

    Varilight remote dimmer

    Hi, I recently fitted 2 varilight dimmers with optional remote controls. I've been back 4 times to look at one of the switches. Ive replaced it twice. It worked when I fitted it but the next day I received a phone call saying its stopped working. I went back out to change it but I tried...
  19. W

    remote control switches

    hey guys, can anybody recomend and remote dimmers, i know varilight do them, that offer touch aswell, are they any good?
  20. M

    Grid Switches

    Has anyone tried to fit Varilight in to MK grids and plates? I need to change a one way grid switch to a dimmer at home, being a tight sod I dont want to pay 20+ quid for an MK one for a light that rarely gets used, Varilight grid dimmer is just over a fiver! Still works out cheaper for me to...

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