10A Light Dimmer Switch 4 Gang 2 Way - Push On Off 400W - Plastic White

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To get it to sit flat, you may need to give it a little wiggle so that the wires find their own natural resting place. However, if it is to be a newly installed switch where all wires and cabling needs to be run from scratch then this is not possible to do as a DIY’er and can only be done by a Part P registered electrician with the knowledge and skill to do the work correctly, test it fully and then issue a minor works certificate. To fit a dimmer switch in place of a standard light switch you will need the following tools and materials: LED dimmer module has auto-detect function for either leading edge or trailing edge with 5-150W load, 230-240V 50Hz Fitting a dimmer switch in place of an existing standard light switch is a fairly easy and straight forward job as long as you know what you are doing.

For more information on staying safe when working around electricity, see our electrical safety project here. What is a Dimmer Switch? The very first job to do before doing anything else is to isolate the circuit you will be working on by turning off the MCB/RCD in your consumer unit or pulling out the fuse if you have a fuse box. In accordance to the Building Regulations and the BS 7671 wiring regulations, if you are simply exchanging an existing standard 1 or 2 gang light switch for a dimmer switch then this is entirely possible to do on a DIY basis, as long as you have the knowledge to do so. Once done, put the 2 screws to one side and pull the faceplate away and turn it to reveal the internals on the rear of the face. A leading edge dimmer cuts the front off of the second part of the wave cycle, where as a trailing edge dimmer cuts the second part of a waves cycle.

A dimmer switch is a type of light switch that allows you to control the amount of electricity that flows to the lights it controls, which, when turned down dims them or when turned up brightens them, manually enabling you to set the light level in a room. our dimmer switches cannot be used in conjunction with each other. We recommend using one dimmer switch per circuit

Upgrade your lighting experience with Lightwave Smart Dimmers. These innovative devices transform your standard switches into incredibly versatile smart home controllers. Say goodbye to the same old light switch and embrace the future of smart lighting. Aside from the main differences in how they operate, dimmer switches are also available in several different operation: Both of these types of dimmer have their own distinct characteristics, but on the whole, trailing edge dimmers are seen as slightly better as they have a smoother operation and tend to make much less noise. For the purpose of this project we will be swapping and existing 1 gang 1 way switch for a similar 1 gang 1 way dimmer switch. Step 1 – Isolate CircuitMost incandescent and halogen bulbs are compatible with dimmers, but generally CFL’s (or compact fluorescent lights) or those that are controlled by a transformer generally don’t, unless they are made specifically for use with dimmer switches.