Type of Lighting

Standard Dimmers

(Product Codes H_…)

Intelligent Dimmers

(Product Codes I_P…)

Touch or Touch & Remote Dimmers

(Product Codes I_T… or I_I…)

Normal Mains Incandescent

(GLS bulbs and spotlights)

Maximum load as specified on product

Maximum load as specified on product

 

Soft-start feature

Maximum load as specified on product

 

Soft-start feature

GU10 or Similar HiSpot Mains Halogen Bulbs

Maximum load as specified on product (only use quality UK supplied lamps)

Maximum load as specified on product (only use quality UK supplied lamps)

   

 

Soft-start feature

Maximum load as specified on product (only use quality UK supplied lamps)

 

Protected against damage in case of lamp failure and dramatically improves lamp life

 

Soft-start feature

Low Voltage VARILIGHT Electronic Transformers

Maximum load as specified on product

 

For 1000W Dimmers (H_9) the maximum load is 650W

Maximum load as specified on product

 

Soft-start feature

Maximum load as specified on product

 

Soft-start feature

Other Brand Dimmable Electronic Transformers

Noise levels may vary depending upon the type and quality of transformers used

   

We recommend a maximum of 5 fully dimmable electronic transformers per circuit

Noise levels may vary depending upon the type and quality of transformers used

 

Up to full rating with quality dimmable electronic transformers such as VARILIGHT transformers

 

Soft-start feature

Noise levels may vary depending upon the type and quality of transformers used

 

Up to full rating with quality dimmable electronic transformers such as VARILIGHT transformers

 

Soft-start feature

Wire-Wound Transformers

VARILIGHT Wirewound Low Voltage Dimmer (H_6L)

Maximum load as specified on product

 

Soft-start feature

Do not use VARILIGHT Touch or Touch & Remote Dimmers for this application

VARILIGHT DigiFlux Dimmable EnergySaver+ CFLs

  • 1 Gang 250W = Use 1 to 5 CFLs

  • 1 Gang 400W = Use 2 to10 CFLs

  • 1 Gang 1000W = not suitable

  • 2, 3 & 4 Gang 250W = Use 2 to 5 CFLs

  • 2 Gang 400W = Use 2 to 8 CFLs

  • 1 Gang 300W = Use 1 to 10 CFLs

  • 1 Gang 400W = Use 1 to 10 CFLs

  • 1 Gang 500W = Use 1 to 10 CFLs

  • 2, 3 & 4 Gang 300W = Not Suitable

  • 1 Gang 400W = Use 1 to 15 CFLs

  • 1 Gang 600W = Use 1 to 20 CFLs

  • 2, 3 & 4 Gang 250W = Use 1 to 12 CFLs Per Gang

  • 2 & 3 Gang 400W = Use 1 to 15 CFLs Per Gang

Other Dimmable Energy-Saving Bulbs

Refer to Guidance from Bulb Manufacturer

Refer to Guidance from Bulb Manufacturer

Refer to Guidance from Bulb Manufacturer

Non-Dimmable Fluorescent lighting, energy saving bulbs

Do not use VARILIGHT dimmers for this application

Do not use VARILIGHT dimmers for this application

Do not use VARILIGHT dimmers for this application

Fans

VARILIGHT Fan Regulator (H_10)              (will also dim any mains incandescent bulbs in the same circuit)

 

Maximum load as specified on product (include fan rating  and any bulbs in circuit)

Do not use VARILIGHT Intelligent Dimmers for this application

Do not use VARILIGHT Touch or Touch & Remote Dimmers for this application

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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