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5amp lamp dimmer

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.34 PM

Hello, is it possible to dim a light like this (which doesn’t have a dimmer switch) if I use a dimmable bulb and plug it into a 5 AMP plug with a dimmable light switch? Many thanks! https://www.lights2go.co.uk/shop-by-product-c34/floor-lamps-c7/astro-1221001-limina-floor-light-plaster-p8284/s8284?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmN2iBhCrARIsAG_G2i4X7KH6M1UUV9uXypemiRRKL2iG_dfGQPH2uJtI29oZ1OQpkpUMOGkaAkCbEALw_wcB

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2 Answers

A F Maguire Electrical Contractors

Rating: 5 out of 5

Norwich

If the 5 amp socket is wired from the dimmer, then yes, that will work as long as the dimmer is suitable for the lamp that is fitted, as some LED lamps will not work properly with older dimmers

Answered7 May 2023

Anonymous user

No need to use a 5A socket. Just use a standard 13A socket and fit a 3A fuse in the plug. Not sure how you would introduce a dimmer switch in that setup though? Were you thinking of swapping out the inline switch?

Answered8 May 2023