Dunkield Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I want to fit an inline dimmer switch onto the cable of my Clulite. What aftermarket switches do people recommend? - obviously needs to be up to it, and reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I can't believe no one has a recommendation? I have looked on Maplins site and drawn a blank there as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Try Debens or Optic warehouse (I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnybasher100 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 www.esr.co.uk/velleman/k8004.htm you will have to cut and paste don't know how to do the linky think. should be what your looking for handles 6.5amp so will cover a 100watt bulb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Stuart, You can pay top dollar and get http://www.deben.com/lights_lamping/lightf...mmer_switch.php I have one and it works really well But how about a Pigeon Magnet Speed Controller??? I think it will work in the same way. Control the power = control the rotation/ brightness http://www.##############/?page=show-item&item=420 Alot cheaper but a bit bulkier. Brian.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Now that you are being pushy, Stuart, here's my recommendation: don't buy the Deben in-line dimmer. I have burnt two of them out, pretty costly and tedious stuff. I just use a simple on/off switch now, and lamps with different bulb wattages. Sussex Lad's recommendation about the rotary controller is worth (me) considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Stuart,You can pay top dollar and get http://www.deben.com/lights_lamping/lightf...mmer_switch.php I have one and it works really well But how about a Pigeon Magnet Speed Controller??? I think it will work in the same way. Control the power = control the rotation/ brightness http://www.##############/?page=show-item&item=420 Alot cheaper but a bit bulkier. Brian.... If like me you use the Deben in-line dimmer and change to more reliable and less bulky connections, be VERY sure to connect it up with the correct polarity or it will cease to function forever!! I use the in-line dimmer rigged up with my hand held 170, using the auto wiring bullet and socket push in connectors, it works a treat. Rgds D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 See, I just needed to change the bait Thanks for all the replies and thanks for the PM's too - PW does the business as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollydog Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 as a matter of intrest would a rotary speed controler work as a dimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 yes they do, they're just a bit bulky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent36 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hi, Do you know the wattage of your lamp? If its say 100watts for example then 100watts / 12volts (if it runs on 12V) = 8.3Amps. The controller you select should be able to handle the amps and not be operated for very long due to the heat. hope this helps Agent36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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