Converting 3 gang to dimmable without chasing for bigger back box

[MickSmith5824]

Hi all. Just seeing if anyone found manufacturer or a solution to avoid chasing out for bigger back box if converting lights to dimmable or just converting one switch to dimmable as all types found require bigger back box. Have looked into grid switch systems but these still seem to require a double back box? Cheers

 

[bill01803]

You can get a spacer for the front plate but they look carp, just change the box, I did three yesterday in 30 mins

 

[MickSmith5824]

You can get a spacer for the front plate but they look carp, just change the box, I did three yesterday in 30 mins

Thanks Bill. She's just had whole place decorated and not wanting any chasing done. Have you got a link to them spacers to check out please?

 

[Pauls0212]

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BG817.html
this is the 1 gang

 

[MJPD29]

The spacers look awful just looks amateur

 

[cloverman]

Just take a hammer and small chisel and nibble out a bit deeper ! As said above looks more professional and not a great issue if you go steady and careful

 

[Dustydazzler]

Mk dimmers used to come with a spacer ...

jus chop out a new box , takes 15mins with an old wood chisel

 

[MickSmith5824]

Thanks chaps but your all off the mark i might not of made self clear 3 gang dimmers require a double back box am looking for any products or solutions that have 3 dimmers that fit the width of a single back box so can avoid chasing out

 

[Dustydazzler]

2 gang dimmer , double up 2 circuits onto one of the modules

 

[MickSmith5824]

2 gang dimmer , double up 2 circuits onto one of the modules

Top man I'll suggest it to her

 

[Dustydazzler]

Just dont exceed the wattage on the dimmers are you will be fine

 

[MickSmith5824]

Just dont exceed the wattage on the dimmers are you will be fine

I'll have to get her to count them quite a few on there

 

[SparkySy]

What about quinetic dimmer switches is that an option?

 

[littlespark]

Smart bulbs.

leave switches as is, and control the dimming at the lamps.

 

[DefyG]

Touch dimmers, Litewave do a 3 gang on a single plate!

 

[littlespark]

Agree. LightwaveRF.... also doesn’t need a neutral at the switch.

 

[MickSmith5824]

Touch dimmers, Litewave do a 3 gang on a single plate!

Agree. LightwaveRF.... also doesn’t need a neutral at the switch.

Thanks guys but litewave doesn't seem to do a 3 gang that requires a single back box?

 

[DefyG]

Thanks guys but litewave doesn't seem to do a 3 gang that requires a single back box?

They do in their glass range.

 

[MickSmith5824]

They do in their glass range.

Do you mind trying to find a link for me please mate checked online and thier website but can't find any

 

[DefyG]

www.litewave.co.uk/prod_cat/P_touch-switch-onoff-with-remote-control-1-gang-2-gang-and-3-gang-1-way-crystal-glass-white-finish_411.html

 

[MickSmith5824]

www.litewave.co.uk/prod_cat/P_touch-switch-onoff-with-remote-control-1-gang-2-gang-and-3-gang-1-way-crystal-glass-white-finish_411.html

Not a dimmer mate but thanks anyway

 

[littlespark]

To avoid any confusion, the link there is for litewave, whereas another smart switch manufacturer is LightwaveRF.

but they don’t do a 3 gang dimmer for a single box either.

 

[MickSmith5824]

To avoid any confusion, the link there is for litewave, whereas another smart switch manufacturer is LightwaveRF.

but they don’t do a 3 gang dimmer for a single box either.

Thanks Littlespark I'm glad we got to the bottom of that one eventually : )

 

[Wilko]

Thanks chaps but your all off the mark i might not of made self clear 3 gang dimmers require a double back box am looking for any products or solutions that have 3 dimmers that fit the width of a single back box so can avoid chasing out

Hi - sorry, I’ve not seen 3 switches in a 1g box, but I hadn’t seen Lightwave before ?

 

[DefyG]

I’ve not seen 3 switches in a 1g box,

I'm sure you meant 3 dimmers?

Perhaps a 2gang surface box if 3 definitely required, couple up 2 together as previously mentioned or a smart system?

 

[Wilko]

Ha, yes I meant dimmer switch. Plain switches are common enough .

 

[Markyd]

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/QUWS3W.html Have a look at these

 

[MickSmith5824]

Thanks to all who replied. Will try and talk her into just chasing for bigger back box or failing that go with Quinetic