Burnished Flat Waxed Copper Intelligent Dimmer
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Socket and Switch Sizes - Single 88mm x 88mm, Twin 148mm x 88mm
Please note ‐ These sockets and switches are individually handcrafted including the finish which means the expected delivery time is 20 to 30 working days. This can be subject to change and is not guaranteed.
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The superior quality Waxed Copper range is crafted by hand in our UK factory and has been designed in line with Rustic styling methods that would suit most traditional interiors and Barn Conversions.
A stylish Beeswaxed Finish allows the natural patina of the hand forged plate to show through and gives these waxed accessories a unique look ideal for old style interiors finished to a modern standard.
We have supplied these switches to the finest Farm Houses and Country Cottages in England as well as Barn Conversions and period properties all over the UK. They have even been supplied to adorn contemporary Loft Apartments on the Old Canary Wharfe development on the Thames.
This range includes the highest quality electrical switches on the market today, made by Wandsworth these switches come with a 25 year guarantee against mechanical and electrical failure to give you the confidence that these switches will last the test of time.
If you need Rustic Splendour, the Waxed Copper range of Electrical Accessories is the range for you.
As you will see from the list below we offer a comprehensive range, however should you require an item not listed below please give our sales team a call on 0845 8123838 and we will check availability.
What is a Intelligent Dimmer?
Our intelligent Dimmer range takes some of the mystery out of choosing the correct dimmer. These leading edge intelligent dimmers will adapt to the type of load put through them. This means that they will operate standard incandescent lamps as well as mains halogen lamps and low voltage halogen lamps. If you require LED lamps to be dimmed please refer to our LED Dimmer section.
Leading edge dimmers are compatible with resistive or inductive loads and are able to reduce the load by shortening the A/C cycle at the leading edge of the input waveform, hence the term ‘Leading Edge’.
Leading edge dimmers are the most commonly used to dim incandescent and mains voltage halogen light bulbs and capsules. All dimmers are rated by wattage and leading edge dimmers are no exception. They are commonly available in 250w, 400w, 600w and 1000w modules. It is important to note that they also have a minimum load requirement of 25w, 40w, 100w and 150w respectively.
These wattages must always be adhered to and in the case of halogen lamps and capsules must be over-rated by at least 25%. GU10, G9 and GZ10 halogen lamps and capsules tend to arc in the latter part of their life. This is not dangerous in any way and is a characteristic of halogen lamps. This arcing creates an additional load on the dimmer and can overload the module resulting in excess heat and premature failure. The first indication of this happening is an increase in noise, often heard as a buzz from the dimmer switch.
It is important to note that all quality branded halogen capsules incorporate a fused link to protect the circuit in case of a short within the lamp. Non-branded cheap generic halogen lamps do not have this function and should be avoided.
Never use a dimmer module that is not rated higher than the total load applied to it.
We recommend 25mm deep wall boxes for mounting our intelligent dimmer switches or 35mm deep wall boxes for shallow or flat plate ranges.
If you require any advice or assistance please call our sales team on 01926 289 289.
