Remote Dimmer Switch

[94mattda]

Hello, i am looking to buy remote controlled dimmer switches for my house.... plenty on old flea bay but is 400w to high or does it not really matter......

 

[Aoraki]

All that means is that it will handle "up to" 400W. As your light is probably less than that, then it's fine. hth

 

[mercmanuk]

with a dimmer switch always buy larger than needed that way it wont buzz,if the load is 400w and the dimmer is rated at 400w it causes a humming when dimmed

 

[Will]

Hi Matt,

I've used several 'Varilight' touch dimming light switches in my house. They come in several finishes, I've got satin chrome/stainless.

They can also be operated from remote.

No problems with them in about 2 years now, and they are 'soft starting', hence they've been very kind to the lamps (very few failures)

What sort/number of light fittings and lamps do you have? Remember, you can't user dimmers on most energy saving or flourescent lamps.

Will

 

[94mattda]

Hi Matt,

I've used several 'Varilight' touch dimming light switches in my house. They come in several finishes, I've got satin chrome/stainless.

They can also be operated from remote.

No problems with them in about 2 years now, and they are 'soft starting', hence they've been very kind to the lamps (very few failures)

What sort/number of light fittings and lamps do you have? Remember, you can't user dimmers on most energy saving or flourescent lamps.

Will

I have none at the moment but am going to replace the lot over time....

Good to know you have no problems..... always good to get some advice. Cheers to everyone

 

[gina2201]

How about replacing some blown bulbs first?

 

[Howard]

Think of the romance .....

Candlelit dinner , reach over and dim the lights with the remote .....

Barry White on the stereo with the other remote .... press the wrong button and on comes Metallica

 

[robert.saunders]

or ABBA

 

[94mattda]

or Kylie

 

[whizzkid11]

The 20-30 GBP ones in B&Q are good. We have programmed one of the Sky+ buttons to operate it and it works a treat.

Just remember some of the cheaper ones will give off noisy buzzing sounds... !!

Varilight are good as well.... depends how deep your pockets are, how bothered you are aesthetically... I bought some cheapo ones off eBay which are still sitting in their original packaging somewhere.

 

[94mattda]

Hello, any one had experience....mine has decided to turnitself on and off when it feels like it... also my tv remote now works it.

 

[Gollom]

Hello, any one had experience....mine has decided to turnitself on and off when it feels like it... also my tv remote now works it.

You talking about Natalie here?

:bannana:

 

[whizzkid11]

You talking about Natalie here?

:bannana:

- at the joke... walked straight into it....