Re: Query on wiring and Cbus

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

Clipsal also sell a four channel dimmer (although still a 12 module size)
and its approx $250.00 cheaper than the 8 module........if you may need
extra channels......


> I take it they are the rectangular switches? Not like our square ones?


Yes they are.......the cut outs you did with the box sinker looked very
similar ti the aussie size although hard to tell from a picture....

Are the UK clipsal C_+Bus switches large square shaped...?


You could use  a 4 channel bus coupler for connecting to standard
.switches..they are approx $100.00 + gst

Frank

----- Original Message -----
From: "Des Gibbons" <des@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 8:02 AM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Query on wiring and Cbus


>
>
> Hi Frank,
>
> >
> >             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 ..
> >
> I don't really want to use more than 1 channel, I'll have to do the
calcs
> and see how it works out.
>
> > 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.....
>
> I'll go have a quick readup of the onsite guide to the woring regs to
check
> it out. But it looks quite promising. Thinking about it a bit more, I
think
> I would actually site both units in the attic, the extra cable will be
worth
> it in the long run.
>
> > > 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..
>
> Hmmm, I'll have to check, but I think the UK switches were way dearer
than
> that.
>
> 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........
>
> I take it they are the rectangular switches? Not like our square ones?
>
> Cheers, Des.
>
>
>
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