Halogen Downlights

[afswift]

I have a very large room which i want to put 11x mains downlights in.

The lights need to be able to be dimmed, If i go for 35w bulbs and split the circuits into 2 i could have 5 x 35w = 175W and 6 x 35w =210W

But i can only find the double dimmer switch in the chrome i want in 2x 250w max configuration

Which although will cover the wattage i require i have not derated the dimmer for the halogens, is this still necessary with modern dimmers?

I dont really want any more than 2 circuits. Any help will be appriciated.

Cheers, Adam

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I have a very large room which i want to put 11x mains downlights in.

Imagine it lit by 400W of traditional pendant lamps - how bright would it be?

Or by 10 4' fluorescent tubes.

Then reflect on what a dreadfully inefficient lighting installation you plan to install.

 

[afswift]

I think i could be able to make do with 7 in the room instead.

Split 4 and 3 on the dimmers.

Is there any alternatives? They need to be flush and dimmable.

 

[RF Lighting]

Two single dimmers and a dual box?

 

[Taylortwocities]

I have installed dual chrome dimmers with 500W per dimmer. Maybe you aren't looking in the right places?


eg http://www.amazon.co.uk/POLISHED-CHROME-GANG-DIMMER-C356PCB/dp/B000YWJCJO