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Dimmer Switch For Halogen Light
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I have bought a halogen light from Next and it needs a dimmer switch that's compatible. The only ones they do are chrome and single, I really need a double in black nickel so that I don't have to change all the light switches in the room.
I have already bought two 400w from B&Q (on their say so) and they make the light buzz and flicker like billyo.
What should I look for? I put in "halogen compatible dimmer" in Amazon and it came up with a 500w 2 gang 2 way dimmer. But that has the heading of Double LED dimmer.
Will that work?
I have already bought two 400w from B&Q (on their say so) and they make the light buzz and flicker like billyo.
What should I look for? I put in "halogen compatible dimmer" in Amazon and it came up with a 500w 2 gang 2 way dimmer. But that has the heading of Double LED dimmer.
Will that work?
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Its described as "Chrome base plate with 5 adjustable glass shades. Bulbs included. Spares 20W halogen G4 bulbs"
here is the link : http:// www.nex t.co.uk /x52315 4s9#859 032x52
Does that help?
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Its described as "Chrome base plate with 5 adjustable glass shades. Bulbs included. Spares 20W halogen G4 bulbs"
here is the link : http://
Does that help?
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Ooh, lovely lights Maggoty.
Have you got a Screw-fix in your area? They're very good for advice. I haven't studied the info but there are some on their website
http:// www.scr ewfix.c om/c/el ectrica l-light ing/dim mer-swi tches-4 00w/cat 4480024
btw I love the dog, is he yours?
Have you got a Screw-fix in your area? They're very good for advice. I haven't studied the info but there are some on their website
http://
btw I love the dog, is he yours?
Maggots............ you've entered the twilight world of dimming. Even the trade outlets don't always know which one to use. There are so many varieties of lamps around.
12volt
Mains voltage
LED
Halogens etc etc
It's not always just getting the right dimmer......... it also depends on the load. Sometimes, 400w and 500w dimmers just won't work if the load is too small for them to control it properly.
There is a type called an "intelligent dimmer"
http:// www.tlc -direct .co.uk/ Main_In dex/Wir ing_Acc essorie s_Menu_ Index/W iring_A ccessor ies~Dim mers_Al l/Wirin g_Acces sories~ Dimmers _LV/ind ex.html
Screwfix and builders merchants won't have a clue. Try a proper electrical trade outlet such as CEF or TLC. They should know........... possibly.
Check back here later today or this evening. Guru BRIGHT SPARK might see this. He'll know.
12volt
Mains voltage
LED
Halogens etc etc
It's not always just getting the right dimmer......... it also depends on the load. Sometimes, 400w and 500w dimmers just won't work if the load is too small for them to control it properly.
There is a type called an "intelligent dimmer"
http://
Screwfix and builders merchants won't have a clue. Try a proper electrical trade outlet such as CEF or TLC. They should know........... possibly.
Check back here later today or this evening. Guru BRIGHT SPARK might see this. He'll know.
I think you have 5 x 20w halogen lamps with the g4 type fitting (two pins).These are possibly 12v. You will need to confirm that the transformer in the fitting is dimmable....ask at Next. If it is, then get the appropriate dimmer switch.Dont buy a cheap one or the buzzing will drive you mad.I guess you have a dimmer for 230v mains use.....hence the flickering.