Dimmer Switch Problem

[Simon_G]

I recently posted about problems I'd had with a dimmer switch running a single lamp. After a bit of searching, I found this Varilight low-load dimmer switch HQ7W - HQ7W 1 Gang 1or2 Way 0-120 Watt Push On/Off Standard Dimmer Switch White Plastic White Knob | Rotary Dimmer Light Switch | The Internet Switch Store and matching CFL YCA20D-B22 - DigiFlux YCA20D-B22 Dimmable Light Bulb - Bayonet | Energy Saving Light Bulbs | The Internet Switch Store

I fitted both yesterday, and all appeared fine, and over the space of the afternoon and evening turned the switch on no more than 5 or 6 times, trying the dimming the light only a few times. After I tried switching the light on this morning, I got no response and now the light is simply showing no signs of life.

Does anyone have any advice, or know what the problem might be?

Thanks for any help.

Cheers,
Simon

 

[BigTom83]

What is the wattage you are trying to dim? And what is the rating of the dimmer? I.e. do you have 4x 50 watt lamps and 150watt dimmer??

 

[markc123]

It's mainly that crap on here but I'm getting into it now, I do find there's a lot of so called electricians out there who are as thick as ****e, but no don't have too many probs perhaps some on here don't like me saying what I think but **** them, on site I'd sack them, plenty more metal munchers out there and tray bashers and cable pullers and I forgot terminators to take their places lol

:laugh3:

Mate, just say it how it is - i would haha. You are the most blunt sparky i think ive ever come across lol.

Stick around KAS1, can see you're going to be a controversial one a balotelli of the electricians forum if you like