dimmer switch rating

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greeny4

what size dimmer do i require to run 12 50watt spot lights? Got a double dimmer from b and q, the left gang is on which is running x3, 50watt wallspots but the right gang lasted bout 10mins running x12, 50watt ceiling spots, cheers Rick.
 
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lets see... 12 x 50 is what?

600 that's right..

double it because it's halogen..

= 1200W dimmer you need..

why put so many light just to dim them?
do you intend to ever use them at full bright?
if not then just fit 35W or 20W lamps to them

you could alter the switching to every other one so that you can dim by half by switching one set off..
 
Aurora make a 1 gang 600w dimmer which requires no de rating and fits well in a standard 25mm knock out box also comes standard with a snazy night light which requires no N conductor to work which is nice .
 

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