Old Dimmer switch

[dan2002]

We both provided you with suggested switches which we had found worked, both I think available from SF, but not the same model of switch. SF do sell a number of different dimmer switches, I chose and gave you the link to the one I bought, which works fine and which was able to automatically decide whether to use + or - triggering.

As I explained - finding lamps and switches which play nicely together is a bit of a nightmare, that is why I provided a link to the switch and details of the lamps, via the thread I linked to.

So do you suggest I return this one I got and get the one you recommended from Screwfix? Is this more of a better idea? Which bulb do you use with your switch and does it flicker? Is it because I don’t have a neutral wire in there?

 

[flameport]

When I turn it down it still stays bright.

The dimmer needs to be configured for that particular lamp, instructions are provided with it.
Setting the minimum brightness for a start.

 

[dan2002]

I did that already mate. I read the manual. It still slightly flickers

 

[dan2002]

Is there much difference in brightness between a 60 & 75 Watt LED bulb? The 60W bulb I have is not bright enough.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Is there much difference in brightness between a 60 & 75 Watt LED bulb? The 60W bulb I have is not bright enough.

These are the lamps I bought - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313257766210?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=612113105878&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

3x 8.8w, which is roughly equivalent to 88w when on full brightness and they are a very room filling bright. A pair and a single work well with the dimmer switch I linked to, except at certain brightness levels, I notice a very random, very occasional, very brief off, then straight back on.

The thing is with dimmers - if the lamps you buy are too bright on full, you can turn them down. You cannot turn too dim lamps up.

 

[dan2002]

These are the lamps I bought - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313257766210?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=612113105878&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

3x 8.8w, which is roughly equivalent to 88w when on full brightness and they are a very room filling bright. A pair and a single work well with the dimmer switch I linked to, except at certain brightness levels, I notice a very random, very occasional, very brief off, then straight back on.

The thing is with dimmers - if the lamps you buy are too bright on full, you can turn them down. You cannot turn too dim lamps up.

Those bulbs look perfect and look great quality. I wanted warm white but it is out of stock! :[ Do any other retailers do the same bulbs? would the amazon one I showed you be fine?

 

[dan2002]

Would this led bulb be fine? https://www.toolstation.com/integral-led-filament-dimmable-gls-a67-plastic-lamp/p45676

 

[dan2002]

Or how about this one from Ebay? A 100w dimmable bulb - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291873188998?var=590877662088

 

[dan2002]

My lights starting to flicker even more I have ordered another dimmable LeD bulb

 

[dan2002]

How come when I press my dimmer to turn the bulb on there is a 2 second delay?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

How come when I press my dimmer to turn the bulb on there is a 2 second delay?

I don't know, how come you have a 2 second delay? Maybe the switch is 'thinking about it'.

 

[dan2002]

I don't know, how come you have a 2 second delay? Maybe the switch is 'thinking about it'.

Probably. But it doesn’t annoy me too much but it does have a slight delay to come on

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Probably. But it doesn’t annoy me too much but it does have a slight delay to come on

So do mine, it is not an issue once you know to expect it.

 

[dan2002]

So do mine, it is not an issue once you know to expect it.

I am use to it. I think my lamp holder literally hates LED bulbs.

would this bulb be ok?

TEKLED® A60 LED Bulbs | B22 Bayonet Cap | Energy Saving 12W Light Bulb 100W Incandescent Bulb Equivalent | 2700K Dimmable 1020LM | 2-Pack | Warm White https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08SZB1...t_i_6VK0WQ67BXAGH4F1KQGW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

I am use to it. I think my lamp holder literally hates LED bulbs.

would this bulb be ok?

TEKLED® A60 LED Bulbs | B22 Bayonet Cap | Energy Saving 12W Light Bulb 100W Incandescent Bulb Equivalent | 2700K Dimmable 1020LM | 2-Pack | Warm White https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08SZB1...t_i_6VK0WQ67BXAGH4F1KQGW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I give up! We have both recommended dimmer and lamp combinations which are known to work and you initially ignored that advice and went with another. I then recommended lamps which I know work with a recommended dimmer, but you would seem not to have taken note of that. Now you are asking if yet another manufacturers lamp will work - how can anyone possibly know unless they bought them and tested them?