malkiserow Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 As the title really.... I've a spare magnet speed controller and wondeed if it could do the job of a dimmer? Anyone with some good electrical knowledge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soontjen Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 As the title really.... I've a spare magnet speed controller and wondeed if it could do the job of a dimmer? Anyone with some good electrical knowledge? not sure about that .but i have a 12v dimmer here you could buy for a tenner ? it's a small box with cotroler dimmer swith on . all you need to do is connect it to your battery and your light . marked up + / - in / out 12 volt dimmer .. work's fine on 12v . i tried on my 6 v not so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 The magtame speed controllers are rated for 3A I think and the lightforce will be drawing 8A so no good, you might have a different controller that's higher rated though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 not sure about that .but i have a 12v dimmer here you could buy for a tenner ? it's a small box with cotroler dimmer swith on . all you need to do is connect it to your battery and your light . marked up + / - in / out 12 volt dimmer .. work's fine on 12v . i tried on my 6 v not so good Interested in the dimmer. PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soontjen Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Interested in the dimmer. PM sent. dimmer now sold depending payment it is 12v 8 a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Pm replied to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Well............. I tried it........... it works to a point but my lamp overloads the speed controller. No fuses to blow as I've a nice UK shootwarehouse one with overload protection and automatic reset quality kit Now I need to find a fully working solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsm1968 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Now I need to find a fully working solution Too late........Steve..b just bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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