dimmer switch and fan....

[Dave_]

Alright lads....

Client wants to put the bathroom lights on a dimmer (4 x 6w LEDs). Also fitting a vent axia VA100 XHT fan... May there be an issue with the voltage fluctuating on the switch live if the lights were dim... Ie the fan may cut out or dimmer/ fan may die? Anyone have experience of this??

 

[telectrix]

you'll need to supply the fan with a perm. L, and a s/l independent of the light. i.e. a separate switch for the fan.

 

[Octopus]

There is/was a dimmer on the market with an output for the fan which wasn't affected by the dimming. Can't remember who made it

 

[WiiDave]

Personally I would put a PIR on the fan to avoid another switch

 

[decolad69]

There is/was a dimmer on the market with an output for the fan which wasn't affected by the dimming. Can't remember who made it.

I have used these they are made by Phaseliner Ltd and are grid type, be carefull of dimming led ........... they can be erractic!

 

[eganelectrical]

I wired my fan with a separate pull switch out the way, much better

 

[telectrix]

far better. who needs a fan when just going for a pee, middle of night.

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far better. who needs a fan when just going for a pee, middle of night.

 

[Stroppy]

My wee stinks, so, "me!"

Also handy if the cat has a massive dump in the night, too.

 

[pistolpete]

I'm sure the switch wire is only a trigger and dimmer will not affect the functionality of the fan

 

[Poshspark]

I agree with pistolpete.