Staircase Timer Switch on LEDs

[Jon Bridges]

Made a bit of a boo boo and have replaced 10 standard light fittings in a stairwell for LED's without thinking about whether or not the staircase timer would work with it. It didnt!

Can anyone recommend a staircase timer switch that will work with 320w of LEDs? Ive searched on line and come up with an Eltako TLZ12G which can handle 400watts but then puts in a disclaimer that this needs to be dimmable LED.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

 

[BrendonP]

So fitting a contactor would solve the problem then wouldnt it.

What fittings where installed originaly.

If the problem was not enough load i have used these with sucsess.
Resistive Load Device 10w - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/DNRESLOAD.html?placement=&ad_id=90240535517&source=adwords&network=g&kw=&matchtype=b&ad_type=&gclid=CjwKCAiA24PVBRBvEiwAyBxf-YgbIF3OonRuamfbVeaegGvy6R6NfQcveSDkfmDJv41m_ct599OZ-xoCdlsQAvD_BwE

 

[westward10]

That is the contact rating which over time may deteriorate or fail with excess current, it should not have stopped it working instantaneously.

 

[marconi]

Try this BELBEN make of staircase timer which is designed to operate LED lamps by incorporating zero crossing switching solid switches which are suited for controlling capacitive loads/leading power factor loads such as LEDs. - Staircase light timer switch ELPA 6 plus.

See:

LED-compatible time switches & staircase light timer switches - https://perfect-led-dimming.co.uk/time-switches-staircase-light-timer-switches/

It's specification is:
For more than 10 years, electronic staircase light time switches from Theben have already been equipped with a zero-cross switching

• Zero-cross switching
• LED switching capacity:
• < 2 W: 55 W
  2-8 W: 500 W,
  > 8 W: 500 W

 

[marconi]

Repeated post.

 

[marconi]

Repeated post

 

[baldelectrician]

My preference would be to put the lot on a photocell- preferably with a small contactor

 

[Squid]

Ive just found the ELPA8 timer switch data sheet and it says a max of 300w LED load. I've got 320 watts. I cant believe its that sensitive that it would not work due to an additional 20 watts.

Take one lamp out and see if it works.

 

[Martyn Fletcher]

Take one lamp out and see if it works.

That was my exact first thought, but as no-one else had suggested it until now I decided to make a cup of tea instead.

 

[Squid]

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best.

 

[westward10]

Don't see it will make any difference.

 

[Toneyz]

Don't see it will make any difference.

Apart from one light would now not be working.

 

[Squid]

Don't see it will make any difference.

If the load decreases from above the permitted load the it proves the switch works with the lower loading.

Then you can come on to the forum and ask about switches.

 

[Toneyz]

If the load decreases from above the permitted load the it proves the switch works with the lower loading.

Then you can come on to the forum and ask about switches.

That's good of you.What do you suggest he does regarding the light that is now not working?

 

[Squid]

That's good of you.What do you suggest he does regarding the light that is now not working?

Purchase a different switch that works with a higher load rating, jeeez some of you lot need some major hand holding, see my Youtube channel on how to use a right handed screwdriver and lessons on how to chat women up.