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    Newbie dimmer question

    Lovely, thanks :shock:
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    Newbie dimmer question

    Oops! Sorry, didn't see that bit! I'll get a new one then. What's a Triac!?? Thanks for everyone's responses. CJB
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    Newbie dimmer question

    It's not a push in one, it simply clicks on or off when turned. Thanks for the response - is it time to get a new one? CJB
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    Newbie dimmer question

    Ok, so I've checked and the wall lights both have normal 240V, 40W bulbs. Dimmer is a Doyle & Tratt Products Ltd dimmer and states: Connect wires either way round 1 way 200-250V AC Max load 250W Min load 40W As I mentioned, ceiling light is not in use so has no bulb. If it did it would...
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    Newbie dimmer question

    Thanks - there's three places for the two wires, L1, L2 and C. If one is switched and one is dimmer, does that mean maybe the wire should be in L2 and not L1? CJB
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    Newbie dimmer question

    Hmmm, can't remember what's in the wall lights (I'm at work - but can let you know later). There's currently no bulb at all in the ceiling light (there's no shade on it and it's not currently needed). Will it make a difference?
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    Newbie dimmer question

    Thanks for the reply. No, it's always just been either on or off, no in-between.
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    Newbie dimmer question

    Hello, :oops: Probably a really straightforward issue, but i am trying to get an already-installed single dimmer switch to work. The switch controls two wall lights (not indepently) and a ceiling light, all at the same time. Problem is it only switches them on or off, no dimming. At...
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