What is the fault here?

[U Jay]

Hi all,

While on the subject what's the highest rated dimmer available? I'm looking to dim 10 GU10s currently at 50w a piece. Even if I downgrade to 35w I'm still loking at 350w and don't want to overload the dimmer.

That answers my question electrotec

 

[stevie h]

I was told you have to double the rating of the dimmer if dimming GU10 lamps.

This is what i have been told by the lads in the wholesalers , this is what the rep for Arora told them .

 

[WarrenG]

You can have some fun with GU10's. Not sure of the rating of your dimmer, but based on the lamps blowing I would suggest checking the connections at each light fitting for loose connections.

Loose connections can be a common problem for lamps blowing. Loose connections will draw more ampage and heat at the connection points (your light fiitings) and will eventually if not immediately blow lamps. If the circuit draws more current due to loose connections, this could also explain your dimmer overload?