GET electronic dimmers

[Paul Fay]

I installed Get electronic dimmers in a flat about a year ago, the client has rung me up and says the lights flicker when the dimmers are at full power, I've never come across this. its usually the other way round. Anybody come across this or has any ideas

 

[TigerTiger]

I've had very similar problems with the GET/ schneider dimmers. I've removed almost 20 from clients properties and have fitted either 2way switches or MK or similar rotary dimmers. I have had a rep chasing the supplier for an answer to the problem but 6-8 months later I still have no reply( or credit for the faulty gear). The cost to me in terms of labour is running into days and obviously the loss of reputation from the clients who think I've sold them a cheap product!

I have also installed these dimmers in my own home. Nearly 50% have failed in 12 months. They are installed in a range of materials from block through to lathe walls and dim a variety of loads and lamps from halogen gu10's to standard 60w Bc lamps to a 200w halogen. All dimmers that failed had a different load( surprisingly the dimmer working the hardest at 300w is still going!).

i would strongly advise not to fit these dimmers even though they look appealing. Danlers are far superior and work on the same RS 2 wire multi way switching.

Thanks for the comments, Sparkenter. I'm both sorry to hear that you've had problems, but glad (in a way) that you've confirmed my suspicions. It seems to me that Schneider have made a mistake in the specification with one or more components of these things.
Following your mention of Danlers, I had a look at their Web-site and, although their product doesn't look as sexy as the GET one, I think I'll check them out. Like you, I don't want to spend all my time replacing stuff!

Cheers.