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Re: CBus + CFLs
Alan - have you already sourced your wireless Saturn relays /dimmers ?
If not I might be able to do you a good deal from a bulk buy a while
back - drop me an email offlist... Happy to consider swapsies for any
wired as well as I have some places already with cable and no switches yet.
The capacitors need to be 'X2' and I sourced some off eBay. I think
mine were 400V rated and are physically quite large - they don't get hot
but you need to ensure they are well insulated in the way you attach
them. They are needed on relays as both channels require power
trickle, and CFL's can flicker when off. They're good even for
incandescents too as otherwise your switch stops working when a bulb
blows...
K
On 24/11/2011 13:51, Alan Middleton wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm planning to install some Saturn Wireless CBus Relays. These will
control standard pendant light fittings which will have CFL lamps
installed.
>
> The instructions say "A mains rated 1 uF capacitor must be wired
in parallel with a CF lamp".
>
> Does anyone have a spec sheet for an appropriate capacitor, a supplier
and advise on where to place this; since I presume it gets hot should it be
in the ceiling void?
>
> Kind Regards
>
>
> Alan
>
>
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