MWRMWR   10 #13 Posted January 16, 2011 Ikea is a little cheaper - but these might better match existing fitted units  H t t p:/ /w w w.mr-resistor.co.uk /controls.aspx?t=603 (sorry but I am not making 5 dummy posts just to make that a clickable link)   ...and yes google is (unusually) a real disappointment on this one  - and why don't Maplin stock any ? Someone pop by and tell them: Head Office Address... Maplin National Distribution Centre Maplin Electronics Ltd PO BOX 534 Manvers Rotherham UK S63 3DH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sidbobs   10 #14 Posted January 16, 2011 I've got a vague idea that some lightbulbs are not suitable for use with a dimmer switch, but can't remember why!  Dimmer switch + energy saving light bulb = D.I.Y strobe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
brus   10 #15 Posted January 16, 2011 My Mum has a floor lamp with about 6/7 halogen lights on it - when its on the room is floodlit and its way too bright for her room. I thought she could put a dimmer switch on it. Does anybody out there know if you can fit a dimmer switch for a lamp to a lamp which does not have one fitted already and if so, where do I get one from. When I have googled for dimmer switches all my results are those which are fixed to the wall which, of course, are not what I am looking for.  Any advice gratefully received.  Yes a dimmer switch can be fitted. I have a halogen floor lamp fitted with a sliding dimmer switch, dont know where you live but there is a shop on Fitzwilliam Road, Rotherham called All Types Electric who will most probably fit you up with a switch at a very reasonable price. Telephone number is 01709370254, open 7 days (Sunday 10am to 1pm) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Max the Cat   10 #16 Posted January 16, 2011 My Mum has a floor lamp with about 6/7 halogen lights on it - when its on the room is floodlit and its way too bright for her room. I thought she could put a dimmer switch on it. Does anybody out there know if you can fit a dimmer switch for a lamp to a lamp which does not have one fitted already and if so, where do I get one from. When I have googled for dimmer switches all my results are those which are fixed to the wall which, of course, are not what I am looking for.  Any advice gratefully received.  Has she tried getting the same type of wattage bulb but energy saving? I had a bulb in my bedroom and it was very bright but when I replaced it with an energy saving one it was much, much dimmer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
brus   10 #17 Posted January 16, 2011 Has she tried getting the same type of wattage bulb but energy saving? I had a bulb in my bedroom and it was very bright but when I replaced it with an energy saving one it was much, much dimmer.  Halogen lights a totally different fitting to energy saving bulbs, also energy bulbs and flourescent tubed lights are not suitable for use with a dimmer switch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...