Dimmer simple plugged in to socket cable with dimmer switch box in the middle

[JimmyJamo]

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I want to set up a simple plugged in to socket cable with dimmer switch box in the middle and a straight batten with bulb in for some bulb photography i need to do. I have a plug, two core wire, dimmer switch with box to encase it and a straight batten. Want to be able to dim bulb low. Can someone direct me please.

 

[Marvo]

Can you post a picture of the dimmer and the light fitting you have?

 

[JimmyJamo]

Hi these are the dimmer and light fitting.

 

[Matthewd29]

Dimmer fed from source, lamp holder fed from dimmer. It's as simple as that

 

[JimmyJamo]

Dimmer fed from source, lamp holder fed from dimmer. It's as simple as that

Hi Matthew

I know this might sound Dim. (Pardon the pun). Could you explain what wire (blue and brown) go in L1, L2 and Com. There are 4 wires and only 3 holes. Sorry to be pain.

 

[richy3333]

Forum rules prohibit step by step instructions, sorry.

 

[JimmyJamo]

Hi Matthew

I know this might sound Dim. (Pardon the pun). Could you explain what wire (blue and brown) go in L1, L2 and Com. There are 4 wires and only 3 holes. Sorry to be pain.

Hi Matthew

Thanx for info.

 

[telectrix]

i think thisis a simple DIY job, and as such warrants a bit of advice. basically, wire plug as normal, 5A fuse. other end of flex from plug, L (brown) into C of dimmer, N (blue) into a connector. then from L1 in dimmer to feed L to lamp. N from connector to feed N to light, earths to be continuous from plug to light, where may be dead end terminated in a connector if the lamp housing does not have an earth terminal. once wired up , plug i, bearing in mind safe working at all times, no exposed live pars etc., etc.

 

[Matthewd29]

As tel said above

Hi Matthew

I know this might sound Dim. (Pardon the pun). Could you explain what wire (blue and brown) go in L1, L2 and Com. There are 4 wires and only 3 holes. Sorry to be pain.

 

[JimmyJamo]

i think thisis a simple DIY job, and as such warrants a bit of advice. basically, wire plug as normal, 5A fuse. other end of flex from plug, L (brown) into C of dimmer, N (blue) into a connector. then from L1 in dimmer to feed L to lamp. N from connector to feed N to light, earths to be continuous from plug to light, where may be dead end terminated in a connector if the lamp housing does not have an earth terminal. once wired up , plug i, bearing in mind safe working at all times, no exposed live pars etc., etc.

Hi
Is the the correct configuration.

 

[telectrix]

can'tsee whatgoes where from that pic, but the dimmer wiring looks OK

 

[JimmyJamo]

Hi

The wire to the right is the plug wire and the one on left is the bulb end.

 

[telectrix]

looks good. try it.

 

[JimmyJamo]

Hi.
Thats great. Thanx very much for your help.

 

[DPG]

Secure those flexes with p clips or something also, to save any movement where they are connected.