Dimmer Switches
Most tungsten and halogen light fixtures are dimmable but only certain types of fluorescent can be dimmed.
When installing a dimmer you should check on the compatibility of the fitting with the dimming device and that the dimmer has sufficient capacity to control the load on the circuit.
The table below may be of assistance.
| Type of Lighting | Standard Dimmers (Product Codes LDH_...) | Intelligent Dimmers (Product Codes LDI_P...) | Touch or Touch and Remote Dimmers (Product Codes LD I_T... or LDI_I...) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Mains Incandescent (GLS bulbs and spotlights) | Maximum load as specified on product | Maximum load as specified on product Soft-start feature | Maximum load as specified on product |
| GU10 or Similar HiSpot Mains Halogen Bulbs | Maximum load as specified on product (only use quality UK supplied lamps) | Maximum load as specified on product (only use quality UK supplied lamps) | Maximum load as specified on product (only use quality UK supplied lamps) |
| Low Voltage LDYT... Electronic Transformers | Maximum load as specified on product For 1000W Dimmers (H_9) the maximum load is 650W | Maximum load as specified on product Soft-start feature | Maximum load as specified on product Soft-start feature |
| Other Brand Dimmable Electronic Transformers | Noise levels may vary depending upon the type and quality of transformers used We recommend a maximum of 5 fully dimmable electronic transformers per circuit | Noise levels may vary depending upon the type and quality of transformers used Up to full rating with quality dimmable electronic transformers such as LDYT transformers | Noise levels may vary depending upon the type and quality of transformers used Up to full rating with quality dimmable electronic transformers such as transformers |
| Wire-Wound Transformers | Wirewound Low Voltage Dimmer (LDH_6L) | Maximum load as specified on product Soft-start feature | Do not use Touch or Touch and Remote Dimmers for this application |
| Fluorescent lighting, energy saving bulbs | None of our dimmer switches are suitable | None of our dimmer switches are suitable | None of our dimmer switches are suitable |
| Fans | Fan Regulator (LDH_10) (will also dim any mains incandescent bulbs in the same circuit) Maximum load as specified on product (include fan rating and any bulbs in circuit) | Do not use Intelligent Dimmers for this application | Do not use Touch or Touch and Remote Dimmers for this application |
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