250w Dimmer running 300w

[Shocking]

What would happen to a dimmer switch rated at 250w Running 6, 50 watt downlighters 230v?
I think they must of been 35w lamps but have been changed to 50w GU10 halogen ones
any help guys

 

[telectrix]

it would soon die or fry. with 300watts of halogen you need at least 500watt dimmer. go for 700watt, thats the closest you'll get. but you may have to fit a deeper box

 

[telectrix]

and go for a rotary dimmer, not a push one. that way the lamps will last out.

 

[Shocking]

would a 400w not be enough?

 

[telectrix]

not with halogens. you have to uprate by about 60% so that's about 470w. so go to nearest higher. i always add up my load wattage and double it

 

[SirKit Breaker]

If its of any help there is a 1Kw dimmer available

 

[telectrix]

i like 1kw but the one's i can get need a 1" back box, never get em in a plaster deep

 

[peterb2428]

What would happen to a dimmer switch rated at 250w Running 6, 50 watt downlighters 230v?
I think they must of been 35w lamps but have been changed to 50w GU10 halogen ones
any help guys

Dont suppose you know where i can get 2 gang 1 way also needed for 6 50w halogens

 

[Darkwood]

you can use a 400w dimmer that is designed for use with gu10's ive seen them out there but cant name the brand as i dont use them often

 

[Amp David]

Used the click mini grid dimmers rated at 400 watt with out issues when controlling 6 gu10s, on 2 occasions.

The reason why I did was because Clicks tech dept said so.

 

[Darkwood]

Used the click mini grid dimmers rated at 400 watt with out issues when controlling 6 gu10s, on 2 occasions.

The reason why I did was because Clicks tech dept said so.

Thx Amp, i knew they were some out there, although i read it on the instructions once when fitting them that they were compatible with gu10's and a derating factor wasn't neccessary.

 

[Shocking]

Thanks for all replys guys