Hi,
We currently have a single switch that controls 2 sets of lights in our family/dining room. The light fixture itself takes 10 g9 type bulbs at max of 40w. Both sets of lights have the same fixture installed.
Currently I have installed g9 bulbs at a rating of 28w on these lights instead of 40w bulbs. I assume the total max load per light is 400w and with 2 lights on the same switch it's a max load of 800w. However, with my rating of bulbs used this works out at 280w per light and a total load of 560w for the 2 lights.
Anyways here's the question, I want to install a dimmer type switch in place of current single switch. Can you advise on the criteria required on such dimmer switch for my setup?
Also I would actually like to install one of these dimmer products to give home automation abilities - http://mobile.vesternet.com/item/373031
Technical Details
Wireless: Z-Wave (868.42MHz)
Voltage: 110 - 240V AC
Maximum load: 25-500W resistive load. For loads <25W also use Fibaro Dimmer Bypass
Bulb Types: Incandescent bulbs, 230V halogen and dimmable LEDs - not recommended for 12V lighting systems, systems using transformers or fluorescent / compact fluorescent lighting
Power Consumption: < 0.8W
Range: up to 50m (outdoors) and 30m (indoors)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 42 x 37 x 17mm
Firmware Versions: v2.2
But I'm concerned that this may not be suitable for my current lighting fixture setup due the total load?
Once again, can anyone advise?
Thanks,
Hung
We currently have a single switch that controls 2 sets of lights in our family/dining room. The light fixture itself takes 10 g9 type bulbs at max of 40w. Both sets of lights have the same fixture installed.
Currently I have installed g9 bulbs at a rating of 28w on these lights instead of 40w bulbs. I assume the total max load per light is 400w and with 2 lights on the same switch it's a max load of 800w. However, with my rating of bulbs used this works out at 280w per light and a total load of 560w for the 2 lights.
Anyways here's the question, I want to install a dimmer type switch in place of current single switch. Can you advise on the criteria required on such dimmer switch for my setup?
Also I would actually like to install one of these dimmer products to give home automation abilities - http://mobile.vesternet.com/item/373031
Technical Details
Wireless: Z-Wave (868.42MHz)
Voltage: 110 - 240V AC
Maximum load: 25-500W resistive load. For loads <25W also use Fibaro Dimmer Bypass
Bulb Types: Incandescent bulbs, 230V halogen and dimmable LEDs - not recommended for 12V lighting systems, systems using transformers or fluorescent / compact fluorescent lighting
Power Consumption: < 0.8W
Range: up to 50m (outdoors) and 30m (indoors)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 42 x 37 x 17mm
Firmware Versions: v2.2
But I'm concerned that this may not be suitable for my current lighting fixture setup due the total load?
Once again, can anyone advise?
Thanks,
Hung