HELP! 2 way 2G dimmer with downlight!

[salmanhamid]

Hi All

Apologies if it is a basic question and has been discussed here before.

We are putting new spot lights in our bedroom and I am in the middle of buying all the stuff we need, we are putting 9 lights for the bedroom, GU10 240V with 50W lamps, outer 6 will work on 1 dimmer and inner 3 will work on one. My question is, is this dimmer suitable for what we are trying to do cause Im unable to find 2G 2W decorative dimmer in 400W all I can find is 250W one

Crabtree 2G 2W 250W Dimmer Black Nickel | Screwfix.com

Any help and suggestion highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance and help

S

 

[Tonkatoy27]

2 dimmers at either end of a 2way circuit will not work properly. If it's turned down at one end then how are you going to turn it back up at the other?

As said, you want a 2gang 2way switch at one end and a 2gang 2way 400 or 500watt dimmer at the other.

I'm always having to change brand new dimmer switches under warrentee when the halogen or tungsten lamp blows and knackers it which is a bit unfair on me and the wholesaler but not worth an argument with the customer.

I'd use LED, the dimmers won't have to be special, just get dimmable LED lamps and enjoy the energy saving.

I presume you are wiring this yourself, are you going to test and fill out the minor works certificates as well? Nobody else should be willing to test it and sign certificates for you.

By the way, testing is not rubbish, it makes sure your work is safe for energisation and safe for you and your family to use.

Good luck

 

[salmanhamid]

Any recommendation for dimmable LEDs, I don't want white light though?

 

[Tonkatoy27]

KTC4.5DIM Kosnic 4.5W dimmable in 3500K color, warm white I stock Kosnic and have had no problems. Stay away from any LED lamp costing less than £15 each reatil. I've changed loads of cheap ones inside of 12months. Non dimmable 5watt Kosnic cost £15-£17 each retail. Not sure on dimmable.

 

[JUD]

Any recommendation for dimmable LEDs, I don't want white light though?

HUGE DISCOUNTS on GU10 LED Bulb 220 Lumens 45W Equiv

 

[sedgy34]

So he's trying to 2way a dimmer across the room with another dimmer????

 

[Tonkatoy27]

So he's trying to 2way a dimmer across the room with another dimmer????

Thats what it sounds like, problems ahoy!

 

[Dave 85]

We are planning to having 2 dimmers in the room one above the bed and one at the entrance thats why wanted 2 way, is that not possible?

Do we need to tell building council that we are having spot lights?

No you dont need to tell bloody building control. Thats a goddamned lie! Its your house, do as you like.
You cant have two standard dimmers operating the same light, you want a 400w 2 gang dimmer at one end and a 2 gang switch at the other. If you cant get a 400w 2g dimmer in the style you want you can just buy a cheapo plastic one and swap the two modules onto the decorative plate (pull the knob off undo the nut, easy)

 

[Dave 85]

Any recommendation for dimmable LEDs, I don't want white light though?

I use JCC fireguard LED7 warm white dimmable downlights. You can get em about £45-£50 each but they are very good and you never have to change a bulb.

 

[Taylortwocities]

The Varilight (Crabtree brand them) dimmers are available as master/slave pairs so you can dim from either end.

Two notes though:
1. The circuit needs to be wired to enable the Varilight way of working - some 2-way lighting circuitry doesn't comply.
2. You cannot use the Varilight/Crabtree dimmer in a 2-way circuit with a standard 2-way switch at the other end.