Dimmer query

[J.C.E]

Got 6x 50w downlights (300w total)
Got a 400w remote control dimmer switch from b&q which for £35 so not quite cheap as chips
it did get quite warm...and now its not working?

I was advised its good practise to get a dimmer with double the wattage of your demand.

But I have also been told most 1 gang dimmers just go up to 400w (which I have got)

Any ideas guys....

 

[Octopus]

How deep is the back box? If its not 35mm the chances are its cooked itself.

 

[sparks1973]

Got 6x 50w downlights (300w total)
Got a 400w remote control dimmer switch from b&q which for £35 so not quite cheap as chips
it did get quite warm...and now its not working?

I was advised its good practise to get a dimmer with double the wattage of your demand.

But I have also been told most 1 gang dimmers just go up to 400w (which I have got)

Any ideas guys....

should have gone to wickes then for this dimmer....they have their own branded 2 gang fronts on `offer` for £2 odd...lol...never mind the fact its just marbo..or summat like that.....

 

[marksparks]

if you have 300w of halogen lights you have to get a dimmer capable of 600w you can get 1000w dimmers or ask for a dimmer that doesnt need derating

 

[Ponty Massive]

if you have 300w of halogen lights you have to get a dimmer capable of 600w

why is this?