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Seems this dimmer is adjustable and at least this one came with instructions (to follow) - but now I'm even more confused! Page 5 of the instructions states that the min load is 60W but then on other pages it says 5W for LEDs. I'm so confused right now - plus have zero idea how to even wire...

Don't tell me I've cocked up again! :( It was listed on the Screwfix website as 5W min dimmable LED load. But then I really don't know what I'm talking about, so may have made an error! As per spec sheet here -

So I went to Screwfix and had a chat with their electrical 'expert' apparently - showed them the dimmers etc...he reckons the one I've bought will do the trick as it has a minimum of 5W. My issue now is that it's got different connection labels to the one I already fitted, that @SUNRAY very...

Excuse my ignorance but what does the fact the minimum load is 60W mean? Wrong dimmer? What should I be buying?

Errrrrmmmmm....I have no idea, sorry! :( Standard UK voltage is 230v right? Back of the dimmer says 200-230V AC, so should be fine?! :?: Damn I wish I knew more about this stuff!

So....sit rep. Close, but no cigar. By which I mean when I first wired it in, the landing light flickered (I assume probably because it has an non dimmable LED bulb in it). Weirdly it seemed to flicker less when I turned the dimmer down slightly, but now I can't get it to do anything - so...

I think you've most likely nailed this and thank you SO much for taking the time, it's extremely kind of you and I really do appreciate it. One last dumb question if I may (!) - I assume that what's marked as "C" on your wiring diagram is the connection marked L on the back of the dimmer...

This is the wire I believe has snapped / broken....would you agree @SUNRAY?

Yes. (I think). This is the wiring into the single switch at the top of the stairs...

Amazing! Thank you. Two things. One thing that may be mighty important.... 1) I've just realised that I THINK the blue neutral from what I'm calling cable 2 "down" had actually snapped - I think originally it ran to the connector block with the neutral wire from the landing...which would make...

It came from B&Q (don't judge me, it's 30 seconds over the road and this was obviously going to be a 'quick' job) - it's a 2 Gang, 2 Way Dimmer made by a company called Holder. No instructions in the box annoyingly. :mad:

Hi everyone, Go easy on me, I'm a newbie to the forum and have got myself in a bit of a pickle. We're doing up our basement. The basement has a single light switch at the top of the stairs that controls two bulbs - one at the top of the stairs (where the single switch is) and one under the...