Recent content by tim20vt

Thanks for the replies. I didn't realise the 50% rule, but as mentioned running 240W with a 400W dimmer isn't completely over the top. Plus it failed with no load on!? Any explanation as to why, when the light was off it would switch itself on and then not function to either dim or switch off...

Hi, I recently installed a touch dimmer rated at 40Wmin 400Wmax to control a light fitting with 6x40W G9 bulbs. Everthing worked fine for approx 3 wks until I came home today and the light is on full (it was off when I went out) and I can't switch it off. Also the switch was pretty hot. I've...