dimmer switches ,

[i=p/u]

i am doing a kitchen rewire at moment and finally got first fix done last night, there is around 40 spotlights(50W) in kitchen plus led lighting around worktops and in island and large pendant fitting over table ... now its ended up that we need 6 switches,

we have divided spots in kitchen to 3 switches and leds on a switch and pendant on a switch plus the under cabinet lighting on a switch .. now hes text me this morning and finally said he wants the spots on dimmer switch.

now after looking i can see you can get 3g dimmer switches but not 2g dimmer plus a normal 1g switch ...... how would any of you guys approach this,, or any tips on who i need to be ordering from... very likely a brushed steel finish....

 

[i=p/u]

and i think he wants the smaller 35 mm fittings, but i mights just say go with normal 70mm fittings...

 

[i=p/u]

thanks

 

[Des 56]

What about using a grid system,something along these lines
Varilight Z0GP400C - 1 or 2 Way 400W Power Grid Dimmer Polished Chrome - 1 Stop Electrics LLP

 

[1shortcircuit]

I just googled 3g dimmer switch

 

[1shortcircuit]

Here is the original search and results that I found :thumbsup

 

[i=p/u]

3 gang can see no probs, if i have 12 halogens 50w on each= 600 W and im led to believe you need to double the raing of dimmer... so say im after 3g 1000w dimmer on each gang...

 

[aaelectric]

Mk do a grid switch have a look online

 

[Deleted member 19807]

I would be interested if you can find grid dimmers at 1kw rating, please post if you find any.

cheers

 

[i=p/u]

i think the last time i explored this there is a company who makes them up to order

 

[Adam W]

2kW of spotlights just in the kitchen? That's nearly 9A. :crazy:

 

[i=p/u]

aye im spliting it on 2x 10 mcbs but 3 switches for spots

 

[DPG]

Need sunglasses in that kitchen I reckon! Daz

 

[Andyfm]

how big is this kitchen ? - 40 x 50 watt spots !! - I think I`d be recommending LED of some sort

 

[vernam616]

40 is a lot !, i bet its nice and warm in there

Ive noticed the LED comment flying about a little, which would be great for energy saving, but shyt for ambience, why do people fit LEDs in GU10 fittings !? they give a horrible projection and amibience of light

LED's are excellent for a torch, cack for home lighting

back on topic, best option is GRID style dimmers as mentioned above !