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  1. J

    Why are the led chips flashing? Switched off. At the dimmer.

    Hi. Folks. Im having a go at replacing two cob chips. Ive replaced with 50w 3500k white. The chip in the unit was a multi array chip. That was burnt out by over heating..as one of the cooling fans wasnt connected.. ive since connected it back up and both are working. But the chips ive installed...
  2. N

    Replacing Dimmer Switch

    I need to replace a dimmer switch which controls the recessed lighting in my basement. Qualifiers before I begin my explanation - I am a complete novice when it comes to anything electrical, and the house (purchased by me) was built by the owner himself in 1995. Last week I attempted to turn...
  3. A

    Replacing an intermediate switcher with a dimmer?

    Hi, I'm living in the UK and over the weekend I've been replacing downlights in my sunroom with LED's. When I went to replace the switch with a dimmer I noticed the switch is an intermediate, although I'm not able to locate the other switches. After searching the house I can only find the one...
  4. A

    Dimmer Wiring Identification

    Hope this makes sense, the lights work fine, independently of each other. I'm replacing them with some smart switches and want to buy the correct type. I think I understand the wiring in the attached picture but just wanted to make sure. The white wires combined together are the neutrals, the...
  5. J

    LED Dimmer dead spot

    Hi, I have an LED dimmer (no neutral needed) with Dimmable LED bulbs but get a dead spot when sliding the dimmer up and down... any ideas on how I can solve this?
  6. P

    Trailing Edge Dimmer For HALO BLD6089SWHR Lights

    I am installing HALO BLD6089SWHR recessed lights in my basement: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Halo-BLD-6-in-White-Selectable-CCT-2700K-5000K-Integrated-LED-Recessed-Ceiling-Mount-Light-Trim-Title-20-Compliant-BLD6089SWHR/305501117 I am looking for a trailing edge dimmer that is compatible with...
  7. J

    UK Help with wiring dimmer switch

    Hi. I am not an electrician. After some advice. I am changing a light switch in my house from a single on/off switch to a dimmer switch. When removing the old switch, there are 3 of each wire. 3 blue, 3 brown and 3 earth. The dimmer switch has 3 connections. L1, L2 and an arrow with a wavy line...
  8. GBDamo

    Timer fan off a dimmer switch?

    Has anyone done this successfully and if so how. I've read that fans run off the perm and use the switches as a trigger so assuming the dimmer outputs sufficient voltage to trigger the fan it should work, but in reality will It?
  9. S

    Low voltage dimmer switch ... i think

    Hi, im hoping someone could help me as ive never come across a dimmer switch like this, its a bit before my time. Ive upgraded some lights for a client in a bowling halls lounge, there is 230v supplying the luminaires and im fairly sure that they have used a low voltage dimmer switch. My client...
  10. S

    What type of G9 (LED) bulbs to buy for a dimmer switch (dimmer function no longer working)

    Hi, I am replacing some bulbs in my parents' lounge ceiling light to G9 5W (LED) bulbs. It was originally operated by dimmer switch, but the dimmer function no longer works, so am unsure whether to buy dimmable or non dimmable bulbs. Advice gratefully received, many thanks.
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  11. M

    Do I need two dimmer switches or can I just have one?

    We have an LED ceiling light fixture on our 2nd floor. There is an on/off switch on the 2nd floor and an on-off switch on the 1st floor. I want to install a dimmer switch because the light is too bright. Do I need to install two dimmer switches (one on each floor) or can I install just one...
  12. Sam_Butler

    Dummy dimmer push to make momentary

    Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a dummy dimmer module to sit in place of a dimmer behind the switch plate, like the Varilight MH0, but rather than an on/off switch, it’s a momentary/push switch (push to make)? I know it’s an incredibly long shot but I’d be grateful if anyone has...
  13. N

    2 way 2 gang dimmer

    Hello, I’m trying to change my 2 way standard on/off buttons for a 2 way 2 gang dimmer. The old cables are making me wonder where I should put in the new dimmer. In the old 2 way standard on/off the live (red) goes into A 1 way and at the same time into B COM. The blue goes into A COM and the...
  14. 2

    Dimmer switch for LED GU10s

    Hi there. Quick one for you hopefully. Used an mk grid switch dimmer to switch GU10 led lamps. Load is well within the rating but soon as dimmer is on there's a hum. From both the dimmer and other two way switch and also the mcb. Take it out it all stops. The mk instructions do state to not use...
  15. N

    Dimmer Switch Light

    Hi, Please see the existing dimmer switch wiring with the Live & Neutral wires. In the new dimmer switch, I've tried the Neutral in N only. I've then tried the Live wire (brown) in the L & L1. In L the light remains on all the time despite switching. In L1 the light remains off despite...
  16. J

    Dimmer switches for 24v LED tape lights

    Hi All Am on a job tomorrow and while there customer wants me to investigate newly installed 24v LED tape lights that keep flashing on and off. These are on a wall mounted dimmer. If tape lights and transformers are both dimmable which apparently they are this suggests problem is with the...
  17. M

    Dimmer and PIR controlled lights.

    Hi all, I hope everyone is well! I currently have 5 downlights in my soffits controlled by a dimmer switch and a PIR security light on a timer switch and the PIR also feeds a small light beside the front door, I’m wondering if I could use the SL from the PIR to turn on the down lights as well...
  18. L

    Dimmer switch blown. Do I buy a new one?

    Went to turn on my dimmer switch today and heard it blow and saw a little spark. Now it won't work. Light just underneath it and all others work fine. Do I need a new dimmer switch? Here are a couple of images which might help. The switch is for my bathroom which has 3 bulbs (Photo attached)...
  19. J

    Maximum LED load on a Lutron Maestro Pro Dimmer

    I have Maestro Pro dimmers throughout my home. I have remodeled the kitchen and want to upgrade the lighting. I desire to put 15 10-watt led can lights on one Maestro Pro led dimmer. The Lutron representatives say "no problem" but I would like to make sure that is the case before I run all...
  20. G

    Dimmer switch

    Wanting to swap single on/off switch to a dimmer switch. On getting old plate off (see picture) there were more cables than I was expecting and I decided to stop and ask advice. Second picture is of dimmer purchased, Could anyone please tell what cables go where? Many thanks.

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