V-Plus dimmer series compatibility guide
V-Plus Leading-Edge Dimmers (Product Codes I_P)
Featuring soft-start, to extend lamp life in halogen lighting.
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| Maximum load rating on product Lighting Type | 300W | 400W | 500W | 700W | 1000W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incandescent | 300W | 400W | 500W | 700W | 1000W |
| Mains Halogen | 300W | 400W | 500W | 700W | 1000W |
| Eco Halogen | 300W | 400W | 500W | 700W | 1000W |
| Low Voltage Halogen | On transformers: see Transformer loading below | ||||
| Low Voltage VARILIGHT Electronic Transformers | 225VA | 300VA | 375VA | 525VA | 750VA |
| Load at 75% of the maximum load on the product label, adding the VA ratings of the transformers (not the wattage of the bulbs). Choose transformers rated close to the bulbs they supply (e.g. use a 60VA transformer to control a 50W low voltage bulb). | |||||
| Wire-wound or Toroidal Transformers | Not suitable for this application | ||||
| Other Brand Dimmable Electronic Transformers | Use good quality dimmable low voltage lighting transformers, following the guidelines above. | ||||
| LED Bulbs | Not suitable for this application Please use V-Pro or V-Com | ||||
| Fluorescent Bulbs and Tubes | Not suitable for this application | ||||
| Fans | V-Plus dimmers are not suitable. Use the VARILIGHT Fan Regulator (product code H_10, 1-way circuits only), which also controls mains incandescent or halogen lamps on the same circuit. Add the fan rating to the lamp ratings (e.g. a 100W fan plus 3 x 50W GU10 lamps = 250W) and keep within the product label. | ||||