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OK, I checked the instructions and it states, under Tungsten Lighting,.... "In using 230V Tungsten Halogen bulbs the maximum loading of the dimmer must be halved" So my 250W dimmer becomes 125W - is there such a thing as 30W spotlight bulbs??? :cry: If so, what kind of light would you...

Good to hear, I'm planning on using 4 x 50W bulbs (= <250W) so I'm now off home to trawl through the instructions/small print looking for the word "halogen" Cheers, will keep you updated.

If the dimmer said it was compatable with halgoen lights would this indicate it is "specifically rated to take into account these startup surges"? Or does it need to be more specific? I'll check the instructions anyhow. FYI it's the following dimmer...

crafty Why would you use a dimmer twice the rating of the spotlight? I have seen this mentioned before but no explanation given. If I am using a spotlight with 4 X 50W bulbs would I be in trouble in using a 200W rated dimmer? Cheers

Hi I am replacing 2 standard lights (blub/shade) with 2 spotlight units (4 lights on each) and also replacing the standard 2 gang light switch that controls them with a 2 gang dimmer. Now, the spotlights say the can handle up to 75W on each bulb (300W per unit) and the 2 gang dimmer...

Hi Just a quick question... I'm about to replace a standard 2 gang rocker light switch with a 2 gang 2 way dimmer switch (I only need a 2 gang 1 way as this switch is the only switch to control the lights). On removing the old switch, I have a yellow/green earth which is connected to...

Bought a dewalt from screwfix a few months back and cant complain - nice bit of kit. I see dewalt stuff all the time being used by the 'professionals' so we can;t all be wrong.

Hi After an excellent recommendation for a power screwdriver I'm back again for an electric sander (like a mouse/corner sander/detail sander). Does anyone have any good ones to recommend or ones to steer clear of? I've seen some cheap ones in B&Q but I couldn't see any replacement sand...

Update.... Ok, when I mentioned the bubbling I had only painted one of the lining sheets - since painting the whole room there were only about 2 or 3 bubbles which have since died down. I didn't think it was my papering skills as I've lined a few walls before and always had good results...

Hi all I'm a bit confused (and narked!) as to why my newly hung lining paper is bubbling when I paint over it? The paper is a 1000 weight standard lining paper and has been hung over a skimmed wall which was treated with a diluted solution of wallpaper paste. The wall was skimmed round 3...

I dunno, a budget of say £50-£100??? Would that get me something half decent? I dont need something a professional builder would buy but on the same hand I dont want something my nan would buy. Yes, charging needs to be quick but I dont want to pay through the nose just so charging time is...

Hi All I need to purchase a cordless power screwdriver to assist in the many jobs that involve screwing. It doesn't necessarily have to double up as a drill as I guess for a good drill and screwdriver you'd need to purchase them separately (i.e. cameras with camcorder facility and...