two dimmers on one light

[Arron11]

Hello there
The awkward customer of a install I'm doing seems to think that you can two way dim lights, with standard dimmer modules. Seems to think he had it at his old place, I thought this was impossible as the dimmers fight against each other, unless Lutron or similar system is installed, am I correct or has technology defeated me?

 

[i=p/u]

well i done it recently, cause she wanted all dimmers, and yes they do fight.. one has to be turned up fully and moreless use one , but they fight probably still burn out

 

[Arron11]

Many thanks

 

[MDJ]

You can 2 way dim lights without any trouble at all, but you need special dimmers designed to cope with this, you can get them in a grid switch range from GET.

 

[Arron11]

Really?! Thanks

 

[MDJ]

YUP ! Grid Switch 300w Electronic Dimmer Module Stainless Steel with Black Insert GUGEMDIMBSS16 , RS Electrical Supplies West Midlands I have installed dozens and the work every time, the connections are slightly different but they work and perform well IMO

 

[Arron11]

Great thank you, would they work on standard 2 way wiring?

 

[MDJ]

Yes they will, but there is a slight difference in the connections, however it is easily achieved, make sure you read the instructions with the dimmer though or you will burn it out, you can get white, chrome and Black so plenty of options and the plates can be flat plate or standard grid.

 

[Arron11]

Many thanks again, great help

 

[dim_bulb]

I think MDJ just solved that, Arron why don't you hit his thank you button.
merry Christmas

 

[Arron11]

Many thanks to all, most informative

 

[Arron11]

Is there range for LEDs?