2 way dimmer switch wattage

[simmy]

As a relative novice to lighting electrics at home and this forum, I have a query regarding the wattage quoted on dimmer switches.

I want to replace one of my current 2 way switches (single switch which turns on 2 main lounge lights together) for a 2 way dimmer switch.

The 2 way dimmer switch I have quotes wattage up to 400W. The dimmer switch would operate both of the 2 main lounge lights together - each light fitting has 5 x 60w golf ball bulbs i.e. 300W on each. Does this mean I need to find a dimmer switch with wattage up to 600W ??

Is it ok to use a single dimmer switch to operate 2 main lights like this, as I don\\\'t really want to have to put in wiring to operate the 2 main lounge lights separately?

 

[breezer]

fraid it does.

60 x 5 x 2 =600

the word way, in respect of 1 way or 2 way is for how may switches you have. (but that said doesnr mean you cant use a 2 way switch for one way, but you cant use 1 way switch in a 2 way cct)

and yes also it does not count any intermeadite swithces