Re: Query on wiring and Cbus

["Frank Mc Alinden" <armagh@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Des

I have 6 x 50w 12v lamps in my loungeroom but i have them on 2
channels ..personally i wouldnt put more than a 200w load per channel ..

Here in Aussie 1mm2 cable is rated around 10 amps so if similar in the UK
then having  2   1mm2 cables at each floor should allow you to add another
dimmer module later if required.....


> After seeing the prices of the switches, I've decided to do it a
different
> way, hurry up with that xAP-cbus connector Kevin ;)
>

I think the switches are quite reasonably priced at around $70.00
each..Also
the led feedback on each switch is handy....I wouldnt buy only single gang
switches as the 2 gang and 4 gang are only a few dollars dearer...In my
bedroom i only needed a 2 gang but used a 4 gang to give me 2 different
lighting levels ..bedroom fan and a master off for all lites........

Frank

----- Original Message -----
From: "Des Gibbons" <des@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 7:24 AM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Query on wiring and Cbus


>
>
> Hi Frank,
>
>
> >         The 8 channel dimmer that i used each channel is rated at
> > 1 amp so a
> > max of 8Amp per dimmer module.... How may light points are you
putting
on
> > each floor  + how may dimmer modules ?? What sort of wattage per
light
??
>
> 8 channels on each floor is what I was thinking of, I should just
about
> manage it. The biggest load would be the lounge which has 8 x 35w 12v
bulbs
> on  210va and 150va trannies. So if the dimmer has a max load of 8
amps, I
> better go work out what I can send up 2 x 1mm T&E :)
>
> >
> > > All the switches are being homeruun to a different location
> > anyway, so it
> > is
> > > only the power cables to each fitting.
> >
> > You could have daisy chained the switches if you wished??
>
> After seeing the prices of the switches, I've decided to do it a
different
> way, hurry up with that xAP-cbus connector Kevin ;)
>
> >
> >
> > > Oh, and do the wiring regs say anything about doing it this
way?
> >
> > Sorry dont know UK Regs
>
> Not too far from my knowledge of them then ;)
>
> Cheers, Des.
>
>
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