X10 dimmers

[RF Lighting]

Hello all,

Does anyone have any experience of using X10 dimmers?

I know absoloutly nothing about these, but I need to replace an under rated grid dimmer, and all the larger rated dimmers require 2 grid modules. There are no spare modules.

It was suggested to me that it may be worth looking into using an X10 dimmer. Having done some research it appears I could replace the existing grid dimmer with a momentary switch connected to an X10 dimmer near the light. I would like the dimmer to be soft start if possible.

Does this sound feasable / workable? Does anyone have links to places to learn more about this stuff, and possibly buy some too?

 

[tim west]

this connects to your momentary switch they are very thin and can either sit behind the switch or light fitting. I've had them for years at home with no problems.

 

[davelx]

Yes, I have several at home, including the LD11 which is DIN rail mounting, soft-on and off with level memory. Note that most X10 modules need a neutral. I also have timer control, an RF remote key-fib an an IR receiver that let's me control all from my Pronto programmable remote.

The one linked to above has the same functionality as LD11 and is what I would have chosen had it been available at the time (and it does not need a neutral).

You may also also like to provide a remote control of some type and either an RF or IR receiver to suitr the remote.

 

[RF Lighting]

Cool


Looks like the way to go then.

So all I need to buy is one of them jobbies in tim west's link, and an MK K4885 push grid module?

Thanks guys

 

[Adam_151]

Or this? http://www.multiload.co.uk/dimmers/index.html

 

[breezer]

just curious, why do you want to change the dimmer in the first place?

 

[RF Lighting]

I need to replace an under rated grid dimmer, and all the larger rated dimmers require 2 grid modules. There are no spare modules.

 

[breezer]

would it not be cheaper to fit a new back box to acomodte a new dimmer?