Replacing a dimmer

[FilthyMcNastys]

Replacing this dimmer I've got

http://www.1stopelectrics.com/product/ict401m/1g_1x400w_1w,_2w_or_multi_way_touch_chrome/

With a remote dimmer switch

http://www.1stopelectrics.com/product/ici401m/1g_1x400w_1w,_2w_or_multi_way_remote_touch_chrome/

http://www.1stopelectrics.com/product/ici601m/1g_1x600w_1w,_2w_or_multi_way_remote_touch_chrome/

No idea which one I need, the one I've got now says "Max Wattage: 400w" However with the remote ones you can get are 400w and 600w.

Any idea which one I need, I have no idea how you tell?

Thanks

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

If your existing dimmer is rated at 400w max output.
and your set up as far as load has not changed, replacing with 400w max output will be okay.

 

[FilthyMcNastys]

Cheers for the help.

Was also going to replace a double light switch with a double dimmer switch

However 250w in the max you can get? The other doesn't show the wattage?

any idea as I haven't got a clue

http://www.1stopelectrics.com/product/ict252m/2g_2x250w_1w,_2w_or_multi_way_touch_chrome/

http://www.1stopelectrics.com/product/ics002/2g_multi_way_touch_slave_unit_chrome/

Much appreciated

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

http://www.1stopelectrics.com/search/2+Gang+(Double),+1+or+2+Way+or+Multi-way+2x500+watt
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/VLIC1402.html
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/VLICS002.html

 

[FilthyMcNastys]

Thanks for the reply,


it says on the box

"Suitable for dimming"

Could I just use the ordinary switch I've got there now?

Do you actually have to use dimmer switches?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

FilthyMcNastys, your original post was concerning the replacement of dimmers, so I assume that you want your lights to dim
If you don't want them to dim you don't need to replace with dimmers, you can install standard rocker/toggle switches.
But now sounds like you already have these in place, but have purchased a dimmer you wanted to swap?
If you have purchased a lamp (bulb)? That states it is suitable for dimming, this should still function on a standard switch.