Dimmer switch light question

[yartin]

Hi
I have a 2 gang dimmer switch controlling 2 ceiling light, both halogen bulbs.
I want to change one of the ceiling lights to LED bulbs and leave the other same halogen bulbs.
Can I use the VARILIGHT V-PRO 2-GANG 2-WAY LED DIMMER SWITCH WHITE to control 1 LED ceiling light and 1 halogen ceiling light?

Thanks

 

[JohnD]

No

 

[sparkwright]

Don't forget, most dimmers can be dismantled, so you could remove one dimmer module from the plate, and fit a different module.

 

[JohnD]

Don't forget, most dimmers can be dismantled, so you could remove one dimmer module from the plate, and fit a different module.

Very good point. I have a few gridswitches for odd needs.

 

[SFK]

You don't need a grid switch.
From your current 2 gang dimmer you can (often) remove one if the dimmer modules and directly replace it with a Varilight pro module (as suggested by sparkwright).

For me one the stand alone modules is show in this search:

Google Search

 

[yartin]

You don't need a grid switch.
From your current 2 gang dimmer you can (often) remove one if the dimmer modules and directly replace it with a Varilight pro module (as suggested by sparkwright).

For me one the stand alone modules is show in this search:

Google Search

Will I be able to do the same with this dimmer?

LAP 1-Gang 2-Way LED Dimmer Switch White

Order online at Screwfix.com. LED compatible dimmer with raised slim profile. Auto-detect trailing or leading edge light source. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 5 minutes.

www.screwfix.com

 

[SFK]

Sorry, Cannot tell.
Normally I pull off white knob, and there is a nut under it onto the dimmers spindle.
So in most cases yes, but cannot be specific. (I changed lots of crabtree dimmers to take Varilight pro dimmer modules).

 

[SFK]

Also, @JohnD,
Why can't he use a two gang Varilight Pro to control a led on one Gang and a halogen on the other Gang?

I was going to suggest the following for this very purpose as I thought the Varilight Pro was suitable for both halogen and LED (when connected separately).

Varilight V-Pro 2-Gang 2-Way LED Dimmer Switch White - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. A wide range of dimmer to suit most applications. Suitable for domestic or commercial installations. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

 

[JohnD]

I thought the Varilight was suitable for halogen or LED:

If the LED dimmer is not what its name says, then I apologise.

 

[SFK]

John
Not a problem - made me double check.

On re-looking just now the Screwfix link actually had a spec and shows that the Varilight Pro is suitable for the following:

Max. Dimmable Load (Halogen)	200 W
Max. Dimmable Load (Incandescent)	200 W
Max. Dimmable Load (LED)	120 W

So I would also suggest using the 2 gang Varilight Pro I put a link to.

 

[securespark]

VARILIGHT V-Pro & V-Com Dimmer Series for Dimmable LED Lighting

Choose Varilight V-Pro or V-Com dimmers for dimmable LED lighting.

www.varilight.co.uk

 

[flameport]

The Varilight will work with halogens, however when the halogen lamp fails you can expect the dimmer to be destroyed.

 

[yartin]

So the best thing for me is to buy the 2 gang Varilight, swap one of the LED modules with my current halogen. Then I can use the removed LED module in another light switch.