HELP! 2 way 2G dimmer with downlight!

[salmanhamid]

Hi All

Apologies if it is a basic question and has been discussed here before.

We are putting new spot lights in our bedroom and I am in the middle of buying all the stuff we need, we are putting 9 lights for the bedroom, GU10 240V with 50W lamps, outer 6 will work on 1 dimmer and inner 3 will work on one. My question is, is this dimmer suitable for what we are trying to do cause Im unable to find 2G 2W decorative dimmer in 400W all I can find is 250W one

Crabtree 2G 2W 250W Dimmer Black Nickel | NoLinkingToThis

Any help and suggestion highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance and help

S

 

[jpm646]

No u have 300w on one dimmer and 150w on the other u should at least 1.5x the dimmer wattage I always double it 250w won't last long

 

[Des 56]

2 Gang 2 Way 400 Watt Dimmer
(10 seconds of Google time)

 

[topquark]

In a word no 6x50W = min 300W. You don't need it to be 2Way unless you are also incorporating a standard switch as well.

Something like this should do for the "outer 6": 1 Gang 2 Way 500w iQ Dimmer Switch

Don't forget this will need notifying to building control at your local council, that will add to your cost.

 

[salmanhamid]

Thank you! BUt what Im after is this finish

Crabtree 2G 2W 250W Dimmer Black Nickel | NoLinkingToThis

2 Gang 2 Way 400 Watt Dimmer
(10 seconds of Google time)

 

[salmanhamid]

We are planning to having 2 dimmers in the room one above the bed and one at the entrance thats why wanted 2 way, is that not possible?

Do we need to tell building council that we are having spot lights?

In a word no 6x50W = min 300W. You don't need it to be 2Way unless you are also incorporating a standard switch as well.

Something like this should do for the "outer 6": 1 Gang 2 Way 500w iQ Dimmer Switch

Don't forget this will need notifying to building control at your local council, that will add to your cost.

 

[topquark]

Try screwfix:

GET 1-Gang 2-Way 400W Dimmer Neutral Ins Black Nickel | NoLinkingToThis

 

[Steve_P]

Found a few with the same search but adding black nickle on the end too.

 

[Des 56]

2 GANG 2 WAY DIMMER SWITCH, 400 WATT - BLACK NICKEL from The Door Handle Company
(another google moment)

Mine was dearer than topquarks because its better quality.

No,I am lying really,its just the profit margin is better

 

[topquark]

We are planning to having 2 dimmers in the room one above the bed and one at the entrance thats why wanted 2 way, is that not possible?

Do we need to tell building council that we are having spot lights?

Possible, yes. Will you get the result you desire, I doubt it! Put the simple on/off switch at the entrance to the room and the dimmers by the bed.

 

[JUD]

Don't forget this will need notifying to building control at your local council, that will add to your cost.

Not notifiable as it's an addition to a circuit NOT in a special location. Only non CE marked non pre-assembled ELV lighting is notifiable. The OP is using 240V GU10 lights.

 

[Plonker 3]

Do we need to tell building council that we are having spot lights?

No you don't have to tell them exactly what you are having. Part P only applies to new circuits, alterations in kitchens or special location in domestic dwelling premises

 

[salmanhamid]

Sounds like a plan but do you think 400W one will be enough then?

Possible, yes. Will you get the result you desire, I doubt it! Put the simple on/off switch at the entrance to the room and the dimmers by the bed.

 

[Des 56]

Black Nickel Dimmer 2 Gang 2 Way Push On/Off 1000W | eBay
( google No 3)

 

[topquark]

You have two controls to consider one governing 6x50W = 300W and one governing 3x50W=150. So 1x400W and 1x250W should do for the dimmers and then a 2g2w switch at the room entrance. The real question is which side of the bed do you place the dimmers

 

[salmanhamid]

You are a google man!!!

Black Nickel Dimmer 2 Gang 2 Way Push On/Off 1000W | eBay
( google No 3)

 

[salmanhamid]

And we certainly cannot have dimmers on both ends, has to be switch on one and dimmers on other?

You have two controls to consider one governing 6x50W = 300W and one governing 3x50W=150. So 1x400W and 1x250W should do for the dimmers and then a 2g2w switch at the room entrance. The real question is which side of the bed do you place the dimmers

 

[JUD]

Just a little warning.

When GU10 bulbs blow it creates a small surge that sometimes takes out the MCB/RCD and can also blow the dimmer switch at the same time.

This happened to a 1000W dimmer at my sister's house earlier this year.

 

[salmanhamid]

Ahhhhh....

Just a little warning.

When GU10 bulbs blow it creates a small surge that sometimes takes out the MCB/RCD and can also blow the dimmer switch at the same time.

This happened to a 1000W dimmer at my sister's house earlier this year.

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It doesn't say anywhere in description if that is a one or 2 way dimmer!

http://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/crabtree-1g-400w-touch-dimmer-black-nickel/29850

 

[salmanhamid]

Crabtree 1G 400W Touch Dimmer Black Nickel | NoLinkingToThis

It doesn't say anywhere in description if that is a one or 2 way dimmer!


Crabtree 1G 400W Touch Dimmer Black Nickel | NoLinkingToThis

I have seen the above in screwfix this morning and it looks absolutely wonderful.