Recent content by loveandmercy

Hi I have a simple (I think) question: I understand that a dimmer switch "sees" the sum of the loads of the transformers in the lighting circuit it controls. i.e. six 60w transformers powering 6 50w MR16s = 360w total load on the dimmer switch. My question is, one of the transformers...

Is there any way to minimise the inrush current effect. i.e. is it a function of transformer "capacity" (60w in my case) for example? I'm just looking for ways to minimise the effect. Thanks! John

Hey, thank you TicklyT. So I know where I stand with my electric bills anyway...charged for lamp wattage - not transformer :-) So based on your answer, I think there are a couple of things to do to stop my trip switch going. Firstly, switch my remaining 50w lamps to 20w. That should...

Hi I have a two-pronged question for the better (electrically-minded) person than me. I posted a while back about swapping 50w for 20w MR16s in my bedroom (14 of them) and successfully did that. However, I understand/know that the dimmer switch I successfully installed to handle that...

So I thought I would finish this off - for any future readers (or if anyone is still interested!!!). I did buy the 1000w dimmer - but as I was advised that dimmers see the full load of "conventional" electronic transformers, then my 17 x 60w transformers would have exceed 1000w to the tune of...

Hi everyone A quick update if you are still interested in my "project". I decided to get the wiring right first, before solving the dimmer switch problem. So, with a bit of time off at Christmas, I've successfully got all 17 lights working of a single switch - switched for 2 way...

OK, so I made the call to buy my dimmer switch today...but... The guy I spoke to, who I have dealt with before and is (I believe) knowledgeable, told me that the issue with having 17 lights on one dimmer is "capacitance". And moreover, that to compensate for that I need to look at a dimmer...

Hi Steve and RF Lighting Thanks very much for your replies! Unfortunately my wife's desire to be able to dim in the bedroom prevents me using LEDs [I have used them elsewhere where her influence is not as pervasive ;-) ] I'll make sure I get a compatible dimmer - thanks for the great...

Hi A simple question I think for a more knowledgeable person than me... I've got 17 (yes seventeen - I didn't put them in) mr16 spotlights in my bedroom, controlled by 3 separate switches (8,7 and 2 lights on 2 way switching between 3 dimmers and 3 on/off switches). I have replaced all...