steve_b_wales Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I have been using these dimmer switches for a few years now, and have recently sourced a new supplier, and at a very cheap price. The usual price I paid in the past was around 5 pounds. The dimmer works well with all 12V batteries/lamps and does'nt overheat. I have recently fitted one to my Lightforce 240 Blitz lamp. Although it's a little big, compared to inline dimmers, for the price, it's well worth the money. Delivery time from this supplier was approx 2 weeks. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290876376473?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D290876376473%26_rdc%3D1#ht_2069wt_958 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Magnet speed controller also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simjakcal Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 i tryed one of these on my magnet,, yet when turned down it did slow it down,, but made the motor groan like hell ? ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Sounds good to me and worth a look, especially if it is happy with the 100w lamp on a 240! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 i tryed one of these on my magnet,, yet when turned down it did slow it down,, but made the motor groan like hell ? ! It's making the moter work harder as there isn't as much current going to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter pb Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) i tryed one of these on my magnet,, yet when turned down it did slow it down,, but made the motor groan like hell ? ! It's making the moter work harder as there isn't as much current going to it.Friggin cheap too, so nothing to lose. The only concern I would have is whether it would damage the motor if incorrect current or a page getting to the motor, or would the motor 'groan like hell' even with the proper speed controllers, such as them Magtames? Bloody hell! Just looked up the price of these.....http://s366173542.e-shop.info/shop/article_1/MAGTAME-PRO.html?shop_param=cid%3D1%26aid%3D1%26 Edited April 13, 2013 by varminter pb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simjakcal Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 my thourghts as well,,cheap enuff to not lose out ! yet didnt like the sound of the strain on the motor so wont use it,,,good to use with a lamp by the sounds tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Does anyone have the dimensions of this please, weight would be useful as well, but ALL the dimensions would be great. Many thanks! :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Does anyone have the dimensions of this please, weight would be useful as well, but ALL the dimensions would be great. Many thanks! :good: The dimensions are: 60mm(2 1/4") width x 90mm(3 3/4") length (inc base plate) x 35mm(1 1/4") depth. I cannot get the weight as it is too light for my scales, but would guess at 2 ounces (or less) approx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verminator 66 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Friggin cheap too, so nothing to lose. The only concern I would have is whether it would damage the motor if incorrect current or a page getting to the motor, or would the motor 'groan like hell' even with the proper speed controllers, such as them Magtames? Bloody hell! Just looked up the price of these.....http://s366173542.e-shop.info/shop/article_1/MAGTAME-PRO.html?shop_param=cid%3D1%26aid%3D1%26 Friggin cheap too, so nothing to lose. The only concern I would have is whether it would damage the motor if incorrect current or a page getting to the motor, or would the motor 'groan like hell' even with the proper speed controllers, such as them Magtames? Bloody hell! Just looked up the price of these.....http://s366173542.e-shop.info/shop/article_1/MAGTAME-PRO.html?shop_param=cid%3D1%26aid%3D1%26 Bloody hell I got one of them sitting in a draw doing nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Sounds good to me and worth a look, especially if it is happy with the 100w lamp on a 240! I have used one on my 240 Blitz for a few years, but the dimmer was attached to the battery. I now have it 'inline'. i tryed one of these on my magnet,, yet when turned down it did slow it down,, but made the motor groan like hell ? ! I also tried it on my magnet and the motor made a noise. But, I now have a 'proper' speed reducer on my magnet, and the motor makes a noise with that one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 The dimensions are: 60mm(2 1/4") width x 90mm(3 3/4") length (inc base plate) x 35mm(1 1/4") depth. I cannot get the weight as it is too light for my scales, but would guess at 2 ounces (or less) approx Great, Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 You can remove the back plate, as it's only used to secure the dimmer to something. Also, you can remove the circuit board from the casing, and, as long as it's protected, can be used without the casing. I'm thinking of trying this, and fitting the circuit board inside my 240 Blitz, as there is enough room behind the reflector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 You can remove the back plate, as it's only used to secure the dimmer to something. Also, you can remove the circuit board from the casing, and, as long as it's protected, can be used without the casing. I'm thinking of trying this, and fitting the circuit board inside my 240 Blitz, as there is enough room behind the reflector. It's sounding better and better, I'm about to place an order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Everything turned up, it took about a month to arrive but can't complain for the money. I have stripped the Dimmer unit out...... and rewired my Max with the dimmer circuit completely contained, Centre control is the Max beam adjuster, the rotary control to the right is the dimmer. The two slot head electrical bolts visible hold the circuit board in place internally, perhaps a drop of black paint on them sometime. Early trials are promising, and much neater and less wiring than before! Cheers to steve_b_wales for the info! Edit One lead out of the Max now direct to the battery (via fusing and connector at battery end as previously) , I had considered making a plug in lead to the max but not really happy with any of the small panel mounting plugs/sockets I found, this may happen at a later date! Edited June 11, 2013 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I have modded a few LF with this dimmer. pull the green bit off and remove the PCB. put in smaller box. Only problem i found was that with a 100 watt bulb the thing squealed so i changed bulb to a 75 watt. turned out to be a good move as i never used the lamp on full anyway. you can fit one in the handle of a lightforce if your a little clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I have modded a few LF with this dimmer. pull the green bit off and remove the PCB. put in smaller box. Only problem i found was that with a 100 watt bulb the thing squealed so i changed bulb to a 75 watt. turned out to be a good move as i never used the lamp on full anyway. you can fit one in the handle of a lightforce if your a little clever. Perhaps I could have mentioned that, I removed the green 4 block connector from the PCB altogether and wired directly to the board, saved a lot of space! 50 watt lamp in these so well rated! Time will tell now, but a hell of a saving on the Deben dimmer price, and much neater and tidier in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Perhaps I could have mentioned that, I removed the green 4 block connector from the PCB altogether and wired directly to the board, saved a lot of space! 50 watt lamp in these so well rated! Time will tell now, but a hell of a saving on the Deben dimmer price, and much neater and tidier in my opinion. 75watt works just fine in them mate. mine was the best price as a friend gave me one if i would mod his lamp for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 75watt works just fine in them mate. mine was the best price as a friend gave me one if i would mod his lamp for him. You work cheap, currently £2.38p delivered, they have gone up, it was £2.24 when I got mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 You work cheap, currently £2.38p delivered, they have gone up, it was £2.24 when I got mine! it was a good mate so not overly worried. but im told im cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I'm glad you got it, and also that it works for you. I have bought a few to keep as spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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