Recent content by yachtcaptain

I understand what I have to do but I sill don't get why: Remote dimmer is rated for 230V 1000W max. FROM OHMS LAW THAT MEANS 4.3 A right? How would this work into the equation? Is 4.3 A the amount it is drawing? Otherwise all my issues are solved thanks guys!

Aragorn 84 , Yes the boat has got constant supply of 230V AC from 2 27KW gen sets. But yes it is true that a 24/12 V system could work through the hull but not AC. Yes I figured my transformer is overloaded. But why is my remote control dimmer not overloaded as well ? Actually the...

Thanks again guys. Both answers were very useful. BAN ALL SHEDS, no the current is not running along the hull of the yacht. I think it would create issues with electrolysis !!! My opinion? Besides the fact that salt water is a conductor so probably wouldn't work. I have found all of the...

Ok that may have been a stupid question, if i'm right: 12 V is supplied by a big battery bank adding more lights to the system will never make the lights dimmer as the battery bank is very big. more lights= more demand in Watts and the dimmer box may only be rated for so many watts...

Thanks for that reply. Since my post I have wired an extra 2 lights in parallel which is just what you suggested. Everything works well. I didn't find the dimmer box but will have a look for it. It is not in the lights as they are simple Halogen 12V20W models. Would there be any danger...

I've got 2 light switches operating the same light (2 way lighting) Both swiches have dimmer functions Having unwired both switches from the wall there are only 2 wires going into each one???? if you take the 2 wires touch them on each other for 1 sec light goes on/off if you touch and...