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Socket and Switch Sizes - Single 86mm x 86mm, Twin 146mm x 86mm
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.
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.
Customer Reviews For Crystal Clear (Polished Chrome) Intelligent Dimmer
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20 April 2021 by M Tysall-Blay, Pulborough - Verified Customer
Look Invisible
24 March 2021 by Phil, Godalming, Surrey - Verified Customer
They look invisible on the walls, so much better than having obvious sockets. The USB function works well too
Fiddley To Fit But End Result Is Very Good
19 June 2020 by Fiona Black, London - Verified Customer
Electrician moaned a lot about cutting out my wallpaper template but in the end he did and it looks very good. Also fitted some of them on plain painted walls so these were much easier as you simply paint the template provided. All round very pleased.
Pleased.
09 March 2020 by D Boddy, Looe - Verified Customer
Very pleased with my clear sockets in bronze. Found these hard to get as others seem to have stopped selling them.
Invisible Switches
23 January 2020 by Jenny Basham, Wiltshire - Verified Customer
I found the help guide on your website really informative and helped me make the decision to buy these. Electrician fitted them (wasnt that happy that he had to cut a template - Im an electrician not a decorator!) but he did it easily enough and the result is fabulous.
Beautiful Sockets
03 July 2019 by Jennifer Bowlan Design, London - Verified Customer
Finishes off my interior design perfectly. These are beautiful sockets. I had mine with Brass switches and the quality is second to none.
Easy To Fit
10 June 2019 by Seb Hamilton, Bath - Verified Customer
I found these easy to fit and the finished article looks impressive. I had Chrome knobs on my dimmer and the wallpaper shows through the switch making these almost invisible - Perfect thank you and Ive just placed another order.
So Good and High Class Finish
09 May 2019 by Reginald Proudlock, London - Verified Customer
Clear switches of the highest quality. They are so good and the electrical parts are of a very high class.
Fab Looking Clear Switches
04 April 2019 by Jessica Huxley-Farlande, Oxford - Verified Customer
Very happy with my purchase. I fitted these myself and had no problems. Very straight forward and very happy with the finished result. I had chrome inserts on my clear switches and they look Fab!
Clear Dimmers Brass Knobs
12 March 2019 by Mark Middleton, Windsor - Verified Customer
I had some clear dimmers with brass knobs and I am over the moon with had good these look. Perfect
Look So Good!
11 March 2019 by Charlotte Francis, Newbury - Verified Customer
Look so good fitted on my wallpapered walls. Had mine with Bronze inserts - highly recommend these clear switches.
Stunning Switches
01 March 2019 by Heather Groom, Carlisle - Verified Customer
Wow these clear switches give a great effect. Almost invisible and the bronze switches I had are fantastic quality. My electrician says they were the best he has ever fitted. I will be reurning for some sockets in the same style once I can afford it!
The Finishing Touch
22 February 2019 by Fiona Swarbrick Designer, Central London - Verified Customer
These were perfect finishing touch. Fitted in a period property and they are pretty much invisable. Very high qualty switches.
Very Impressive Switches of The Highest Quality
20 February 2019 by Charles, London - Verified Customer
Very impressive switches with Wandsworth interiors. Rapid delivery and a bit cheaper than Forbes & Lomax. I couldnt be more impressed.
Intelligent Dimmers are available in the following styles -
Antique Edge , Art Deco , Art Deco Classic , Art Deco Dual , Art Deco Screwless , Art Deco Supreme , Black , Burnished Flat , Classic , Classical , Classical Aged , Contemporary Screwless , Crystal Clear , Dorchester , Duo , Duo Premier , Duo Premier Plus , Edwardian Classic , Edwardian Elite , Edwardian Premier Plus , Elegance , Elegance Elite , Elite Flat , Elite Paintable , Elite Square Paintable , Executive , Executive Square , Farrow & Ball Colour Match , Flat , Flat Classic , Flat Matt , Flat Vintage , Flat Wood Veneer , Flatplate Supreme , Georgian , Georgian Flat , Georgian Premier , Georgian Premier Plus , Grandura , Granite Stone , Hand Forged , Heritage Flat , Jacobean Dark Oak , Jacobean Light Oak , Jacobean Medium Oak , Low Profile , Low Profile Rounded , Natural Elements , Palladian , Pure White , Regency Premier Plus , Regent , Screwless Aged , Screwless Paintable , Screwless Square , Screwless Supreme , Seamless , Seamless Colour Match , Seamless Square , Ultra Square , Victorian , Victorian Premier , Victorian Premier Plus , Vogue & Warwick
