Hello,
I recently purchased two Varilight dimmers to replace rocker light switches in my bedroom. My goal is to be able to fully control the lights from both dimmers so I purposefully purchased models that act as Master / Companion Controller. I have not been able to get these Varilight dimmers...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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