Double Switch max wattage please

[Fattytriathlete]

Hi, new here today.

Have been trying to run 2 sets of lights. Each set is 6 x 50 w Halogen. so total 600w.

I have been using a 400 w Dimmer but from reading here, this isn't enough, as halogen require double the wattage for the switch ?

I am happy to go back to a basic double switch (non dimmer).

Can the basic double handle the wattage ? Or do I need something special ?

Many thanks.

 

[Taylortwocities]

6 x 50W halogen what type. Mains halogen or Extra Low Voltage (12v) with transformer(s).

If so, how many transformers. Are they dimmable?

 

[Fattytriathlete]

Sorry, should have said Mains (240v)

 

[333rocky333]

A basic non dimming switch, should handle a minimum 6 amps or over 1200 watts each side.
Usually the mcb woud be rated 6 amps also.

Or get a 400watt dimmer that states it does not need derating.

 

[Fattytriathlete]

Many thanks for responses.
I have put a simple double switch on and crossing fingers not too many more blown bulbs and tripped mcb.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

If you don't want lamps with short lives then don't have lighting which uses them.