Dimming SBC lamps

[BigJon]

Hi, do standard SBC 40w candle lamps need to have the wattage "doubled up" for the correct rated dimmer switch?
The reason I ask is I need to dim 14 x 40watt of them.
Unfortunately I cant find 25w ones on SBC to bring the wattage down, can only find SES.

Thanks, John

 

[RF Lighting]

IIRC candle lamps do require standard dimmers to be derated.

You can often avoid this by using a soft start dimmer such as MK plate dimmers or varilite intelegent dimmers.

Even so you should be ok to dim 14no. 40W candle lamps with a 1000W dimmer.

 

[BigJon]

Thanks, I'll try and find a 1000w dimmer ( in brass she wants )
Cheers

 

[TicklyT]

....Or some of these....?
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LACA25SBCOP.html

 

[BigJon]

nice one, cheers for finding that, appreciated

do you think its likely i'll get away with a 400w dimmer ( 14 x 25w = 350w) or still go with the 1000w dimmer.

cheers