Re: CBus + CFLs

["GREGORY" <gregjssmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Kevin.

What would be involved in the capacitor approach for CFL's/LED's - is it
simply wiring something in before the first bulb in a series (in the case
of multiple downlights on one circuit) - and with a lamp socket is it
something that could be incorporated into the lamp cord/outlet whilst
keeping it looking neat and remaining child-safe ?

Cheers,
Greg

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Kevin Hawkins <yahoogroupskh@...> wrote:
>
> It's only for the wireless switches,  so you're fine :-)
>
>       C-Bus wireless switches need to draw power from the wiring in
> order to work , as they don't require a neutral .   As such they draw
a
> small amount of current through each light/load even when they're
> swiched off.  Although fine with filament lamps this can be impossible
> with some CFL's or can cause them to flicker when off, sometimes even
> damaging them.   The capacitor avoids this.    Also the dual channel
> relays require both channels have a load connected .  A capacitor can
> simulate this load if only one channel is being used. I believe the
> dimmers only need one load connected.    Lastly, and really annoying
as
> you don't know which on a dual channel,  if a lamp blows then the
switch
> loses it's power source and won't control anything,  the capacitor
> solves this too.
>
>     Running dimmable CFL's/LED's off C-Bus dimmers is a bit hit and
miss
> it seems, works for some and not for others (brands/users).  Dimmable
> CFL's are particularly tetchy, would be interested in anyone's good
> experiences on C-Bus dimmers... ?
>
>    For low voltage LED  electronic transformers prefer trailing edge
> dimmers, the universal dimmers are much better and less buzz too.
> There is also a tiny bleed current from dimmer channels when off that
> can cause early failure of some bulbs.  I suppose a capacitor might
help
> here .  Clipsal have even suggested feeding a dimmer output via a
relay
> so that when off the load is totally isolated.
>
> Lots of threads re this on the C-Bus forum.
> eg http://www.cbusforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7146
>
>   K
>
>   On 24/11/2011 16:15, GREGORY wrote:
> > Kevin/Alan,
> >
> >
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