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    Newbie trying to swap double switch for double dimmer - HELP!!

    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...
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    Newbie trying to swap double switch for double dimmer - HELP!!

    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 -
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    Newbie trying to swap double switch for double dimmer - HELP!!

    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...
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    Newbie trying to swap double switch for double dimmer - HELP!!

    Excuse my ignorance but what does the fact the minimum load is 60W mean? Wrong dimmer? What should I be buying?
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    Newbie trying to swap double switch for double dimmer - HELP!!

    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!
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    Newbie trying to swap double switch for double dimmer - HELP!!

    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...
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    Newbie trying to swap double switch for double dimmer - HELP!!

    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...
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    Newbie trying to swap double switch for double dimmer - HELP!!

    This is the wire I believe has snapped / broken....would you agree @SUNRAY?
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    Newbie trying to swap double switch for double dimmer - HELP!!

    Yes. (I think). This is the wiring into the single switch at the top of the stairs...
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    Newbie trying to swap double switch for double dimmer - HELP!!

    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...
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    Newbie trying to swap double switch for double dimmer - HELP!!

    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:
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    Newbie trying to swap double switch for double dimmer - HELP!!

    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...
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