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    LEDs and dimmers, Stepped dimmers?

    Hello, We've got LED downlights in the kitchen (spec below). I'd like to change the light switch to a dimmer. 1. Anyone got a suggestion of good dimmer switches for these lights? We've used Varilight JQP252W V-Pro dimmers for other rooms but the dimmers are a bit variable (different LEDs at...
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    replace double dimmer with normal switch

    hi, we have a double dimmer switch in the conservatory that I'd like to replace with simple switches. it is wired as per the attached photos. do I need to buy any special kind of 2 gang switch? is the wiring straight forward to swap to the new switch? many thanks.
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    Wiring - replace electronic dimmer with switch

    Morning, happy new year. My electronic dimmers are not rated for LED bulbs so I bought a switch to replace it, and figure could then replace the halogen bulb (with transformer of course). In the dimmer there are 2 brown wires going into L and and 1 brown wire going into a curvy cross which the...
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    Understanding voltage readings on dimmer and earthing

    Hello there, I am rewiring a metal dimmer switch after redecorating; before decorating there was no earth cable between the cable from the wall and the earth terminal on the dimmer. The lighting circuit is protected by a RCD but as I understand it a metal dimmer switch is class 1 so should be...
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    Correct dimmer switch, NBS81P or NBS81PLED

    Can anyone advise which dimmer I need to buy from these 2: https://www.electricalcounter.co.uk/products/Switches+&+Sockets/Nexus+Metal/Nexus+Metal+Brushed+Steel/Metal+Brushed+Stainless+Steel+1+Gang+(1G)+2W+400W+Dimmer+Light+Switch/73248417...
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    Replacing a one way light switch with a dimmer

    Hi all, Am going round and round in circles with this and thought its time to ask the experts... We have a new build, and am trying to change the living room light switch to a dimmer, but need advice on the connections. The current switch has two brown wires into the L1 port at the top of...
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    New Dimmer switch - Help needed

    Hi , I moved into our new home and shortly after the dimmer switch in the living room broke. I thought at first ist should be an easy switch. But it’s now more confusing than ever. The old dimmer ( metal face ) has three wires red , yellow and blue . Two wires blue &yellow going into one port...
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    18 LED bulbs in to 2-gang dimmer... help please

    Hey there! I have an open plan kitchen-dining room, each has a 3x3 grid of spot lights with LEDs. 9 LEDs per room, 18 in total, all going in to a 2-gang dimmer switch (so each knob controls 9 LEDs). Now, when I first moved in a few years ago, I swapped all the halogens in the house (every...
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    ADVICE - Standard dimmer and dimmer-able LED's or vice versa ??

    Hi All I have a double room currently fitted with twelve 35w halogen GU10's (6 each side of room) and a standard 2 gang dimmer. What is the best option to convert this to Dimmable LED's ? A trailing edge dimmer and standard led's ? Or a standard dimmer and Dimmable led's ?? Price is also a...
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    how to use a 3 position retractive light switch as a dimmer

    I'd like to install a dimmer switch to control my lighting. I know you can get rotary dimmers like these: http://goo.gl/kuPhwq, which are the usual way to install this. Instead, I would like to use a 3 way retractive switch for dimming. I've seen 3 position retractive switch modules from...
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    Double Gang Switch Replacement; Comm L1 Link?

    Hello Everyone. Im struggling to replace a switch in my flat with a dimmer; I'm hoping someone on here might be able to help. I currently have a double switch that controls both some roof lights and a 5amp lighting ring. The Lighting ring has a secondary switch on the other side of the room. I...
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