Dual control lights from a switch.

[leematthews]

Evening all, been asked to price up a rewire and part of the lighting required is downlighters that can change between warm white and daylight. The client mentioned he would like it controlled from a switch rather than a remote. Never used a fitting like this before and do not know a great deal about them. Does anyone have any pointers? before i speak to the wholesalers on monday.
Cheers

 

[MDJ]

No not really, it would definately be programmable lights, best to speak to your wholesaler, it may well be an easy install, but without knowing what kit is going in, it is pointless trying to guess fella.

 

[Octopus]

I would question whether the average wholesaler who know ....

 

[leematthews]

No not really, it would definately be programmable lights, best to speak to your wholesaler, it may well be an easy install, but without knowing what kit is going in, it is pointless trying to guess fella.

Thanks MDJ I will be going down monday so will ask. Just wondered if anyone had any recommendations.

 

[MDJ]

They would ask the question to a lighting rep I think Clive, certainely an unusual situation, sounds like LED programmables would have to be considered.

 

[leematthews]

I would question whether the average wholesaler who know ....

Same here, just having a look online to try to find some info.

 

[leematthews]

They would ask the question to a lighting rep I think Clive, certainely an unusual situation, sounds like LED programmables would have to be considered.

Thats what i thought, another spark who has been to quote put the idea in the clients head. Imo i dont think its needed but hey ho.

 

[MDJ]

Good luck Lee in any case, can you let us know what the out come was? even if it is a fortnight until you come back on? cheers fella.

 

[Octopus]

I think you need to approach one of the older traditional wholesalers ..... Not the snowflake internet pile them high type outlets ..

 

[leematthews]

Good luck Lee in any case, can you let us know what the out come was? even if it is a fortnight until you come back on? cheers fella.

Yeah will do. Fortnight, is that because of the time wholesalers take or my appearance online

 

[MDJ]

My appearance on line, I check in for a few mins every day and do not read every post.

 

[leematthews]

I think you need to approach one of the older traditional wholesalers ..... Not the snowflake internet pile them high type outlets ..

Cant say i use that type, just browse the internet inbetween slurps of whiskey. Use yesss and cef round my way, limited to a few.

 

[leematthews]

My appearance on line, I check in for a few mins every day and do not read every post.

Same here, joys of work and kids running around.

 

[MDJ]

Kids? been there done it, wouldn't want another lol

 

[MJPD29]

Yesss sell Luxna lights at the minute that rotate colour if you switch the switch twice in quick succession

 

[leematthews]

Yesss sell Luxna lights at the minute that rotate colour if you switch the switch twice in quick succession

Thanks for that, I’ll speak to them.

 

[WillWX]

I’d be very interested in the outcome of this, the cool white/warm white decision process is difficult for some people (strangely), so would be ideal solution.

 

[leematthews]

Yesss sell Luxna lights at the minute that rotate colour if you switch the switch twice in quick succession

Thanks for that, I’ll speak to them.

I’d be very interested in the outcome of this, the cool white/warm white decision process is difficult for some people (strangely), so would be ideal solution.

must admit quite a few people cant make their minds up, too many options nowadays

 

[rsgaz]

These do dual colour too...

Osram GU10 LED 5w, dual warm white / cool white light bulb - https://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/osram-gu10-led-5w-active-relax-lightbulb-5012/

When first switched on, they are always in warm mode, then you flick the switch off and on again to get cool.

 

[Martyn Fletcher]

I'd be very interested to hear the outcome of this but more importantly the price. I'll look myself of course but I'm guessing the programmables and dual colour LED's are going to be a bit pricey?