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Can I fit dimmer switches to downlighters?

April 26, 2017dimmer downlighters fit switches

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Can I fit dimmer switches to downlighters?

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Yes, you can but only if information about the fitting says you may. Our sales team will advise you. For mains voltage downlighters using GU10 lamps (bulbs), you should choose a dimmer switch with double the total wattage of the lights you will be connecting to the dimmer switch. Remember too that you must fit low voltage dimmer switches to low voltage fittings; you cannot fit a mains voltage dimmer switch so check before you buy.