Dummy dimmer 10A

[Abyone]

My lighting circuit is a 10A circuit
I am looking for a dummy dimmer module but all the ones I see are only rated for 6Amp or 8 Amp.
I presume I need a 10 Amp rated module and would anyone know if a 10A dummy dimmer exists ?

 

[pete01]

I presume you won't be switching over 10 amps with it? 1 or 2 lights maybe?
The 6 amp will be fine.

 

[Abyone]

I presume you won't be switching over 10 amps with it? 1 or 2 lights maybe?
The 6 amp will be fine.

Yes one or two lamps, I was just wondering if it had to be 10A because that's what the protection on the circuit is - read something about all devices having to be rated for the circuit rating.

 

[jj4091]

One or two lights won't draw that much and the circuit protection is for the cable not the devices.

 

[Abyone]

Thanks - I found one described below.
What does offset spindle mean ?

Do I need to match the faceplate with the switch module or are different brands interchangeable?

BG DUMMY DIMMER SWITCH 2 WAY PUSH ON/OFF, 8A OFFSET SPINDLE

 

[ericmark]

A 6 amp type B MCB will allow 30 amps before the magnetic part trips, it will in fullness of time trip at 6 amp with the thermal part, but I found with tungsten lamps if on failing you got ionisation it seemed to take the dimmer switch with it every time.

I suspect, even with a 1 amp fuse, it would still take out the dimmer, so no point in worrying about it.

 

[pete01]

A 6 amp type B MCB will allow 30 amps before the magnetic part trips, it will in fullness of time trip at 6 amp with the thermal part, but I found with tungsten lamps if on failing you got ionisation it seemed to take the dimmer switch with it every time.

I suspect, even with a 1 amp fuse, it would still take out the dimmer, so no point in worrying about it.

It's a dummy dimmer.

 

[EFLImpudence]

I never thought dummies were that bright.

 

[FrodoOne]

Thanks - I found one described below.
What does offset spindle mean ?

It means that the "spindle" is offset - not quite on the "center line" but slightly to one side.

Do I need to match the faceplate with the switch module or are different brands interchangeable?
BG DUMMY DIMMER SWITCH 2 WAY PUSH ON/OFF, 8A OFFSET SPINDLE

Why not just replace the whole thing with a new switch and faceplate?

 

[Abyone]

It means that the "spindle" is offset - not quite on the "center line" but slightly to one side.



Why not just replace the whole thing with a new switch and faceplate?

I have a 2 gang switch on/off controlling two sets of lights, and one light can't be dimmed. So I will be buying a new double gang dimming light switch but I will need to replace one of the switchs with a dummy dimmer to keep it looking the same.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Do I need to match the faceplate with the switch module or are different brands interchangeable?

BG DUMMY DIMMER SWITCH 2 WAY PUSH ON/OFF, 8A OFFSET SPINDLE

Have a look at your existing dimmer module and see if it is an offset or symmetrical design and buy the switch module to match. You will use the existing faceplate and push button. It really isnt that difficult.

 

[Abyone]

Have a look at your existing dimmer module and see if it is an offset or symmetrical design and buy the switch module to match. You will use the existing faceplate and push button. It really isnt that difficult.

Thanks, how do I disconnect the module from the back of the faceplate.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Oh dear.
Pull the front knob off, undo the nut
Simples!

Meerkat

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