Browse Forums Lighting + Lighting Design 1 Aug 24, 2009 1:44 pm I dont really know how to word this, so bare with me I have a family/living/dining room. Say I want to have the different light combinations grouped up (for the sake of this post, i will refer to this as a 'bank') So if there's are 12 lights and I want 4 banks of lights (hypothetical) but I want more than one bank on a dimmer switch. Is it possible for this to happen without getting 4 separate dimmer switches? From this page, it looks as thought they only come in options of one switch per dimmer http://www.clipsal.com/homeowner/produc ... es_dimmers If its not possible, then I suppose I would just go for a multiple wall switch and have more banks of lights as these go up to six. And then 'dimming' wont be necessary because I can have a bank of two lights or something, and then turn on another bank if I need more light? Thoughts? And sorry if this makes no sense! Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Dimmer switch question 2Aug 24, 2009 8:44 pm Bam I have a family/living/dining room. Say I want to have the different light combinations grouped up (for the sake of this post, i will refer to this as a 'bank') So if there's are 12 lights and I want 4 banks of lights (hypothetical) but I want more than one bank on a dimmer switch. Is it possible for this to happen without getting 4 separate dimmer switches? Essentially yes though you need to be more specific on what you want. Eg; with your 12 lights in 4 banks, did you want a dimmer mech to control 2 banks of lights so that 2 dimmers will be able to dim the 4 banks? Quote: From this page, it looks as thought they only come in options of one switch per dimmer http://www.clipsal.com/homeowner/produc ... es_dimmers Those Clipsal wall plates are available from single gang up to 6 gang on a single wall plate. You could have up to 6 switch mechs on a wall plate or alternatively 3 switches and 3 dimmer mechs. Not had much to do with the Saturn range of product but I'd be surprised if it wasn't interchangable. [/quote]If its not possible, then I suppose I would just go for a multiple wall switch and have more banks of lights as these go up to six. And then 'dimming' wont be necessary because I can have a bank of two lights or something, and then turn on another bank if I need more light?[/quote] There's more than 1 way to skin a cat. My suggestion is to work out exactly what you're trying to achieve and get in touch with an electrician to run your idea past. hth Re: Dimmer switch question 3Aug 25, 2009 12:37 am Hi there Bam, What you are trying to achieve is very possible. But there is one thing that you need to keep in mind, and that's, all dimmers have a VA rating. This stipulates the total wattage that the switch can handle. For example, if you has 10lights running 50w globes, this would give you a total of 500watts. Therefore, you would require a 500va dimmer switch, regaless of whether they are on the same circuit or not. Once a dimmer is installed, this actually becomes the switch (in some sense). I think the highest dimmer switch rating is either 400 or 500va. You might want to reconfirm that with your electrician, ot local electrical supplier. Hope this has helped. Any electricians here please help. 1) Will the Fan need separate switch to ON/OFF/Speed eventhough it comes with Remote 2) how about… 0 1257 You can really use anything you want the main consideration would be how it looks once painted/finished - or the look you want. Cabinetmakers use MDF because its cheap… 2 10163 I would say both styles you have pictured are steel. The lower chord of the first pic would be a massive lump if made using timber considering the size of the rafters. If… 1 6322 |