Hi
I am replacing 2 standard lights (blub/shade) with 2 spotlight units (4 lights on each) and also replacing the standard 2 gang light switch that controls them with a 2 gang dimmer.
Now, the spotlights say the can handle up to 75W on each bulb (300W per unit) and the 2 gang dimmer switch has 200W marked on each gang. So, my question is what is the maximum bulb rating I can use on the spotlights?
I'm guessing 4 x 50W bulbs = 200W = rating on dimmer. Is this wise to exactly match the maximum rating on the dimmer?
I did read somewhere about doubling the rating.
Any advice, as always, is much appreciated.
Cheers
I am replacing 2 standard lights (blub/shade) with 2 spotlight units (4 lights on each) and also replacing the standard 2 gang light switch that controls them with a 2 gang dimmer.
Now, the spotlights say the can handle up to 75W on each bulb (300W per unit) and the 2 gang dimmer switch has 200W marked on each gang. So, my question is what is the maximum bulb rating I can use on the spotlights?
I'm guessing 4 x 50W bulbs = 200W = rating on dimmer. Is this wise to exactly match the maximum rating on the dimmer?
I did read somewhere about doubling the rating.
Any advice, as always, is much appreciated.
Cheers