Rail mounted Dimmer?
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02-10-19, 02:41 AM
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Rail mounted Dimmer?
I have the following setup in a corridor.
In 3 different locations there is a push switch (it always stays in the same positing) that activates a relay in the fuse box. The relay is rail mounted. This relay in turn, turns on the lights in the corridor.
There are several LED spots (GU10) in the light fixing, that are dimmable.
I like to find a way of dimming the spots by putting a Dimmer behind the relay. Ideally this relay is also rail mounted.
Any suggestions if such a relay exist, and what it is called? I could find nothing so far. And maybe other tips, ideas or insights as to how to do this?
In 3 different locations there is a push switch (it always stays in the same positing) that activates a relay in the fuse box. The relay is rail mounted. This relay in turn, turns on the lights in the corridor.
There are several LED spots (GU10) in the light fixing, that are dimmable.
I like to find a way of dimming the spots by putting a Dimmer behind the relay. Ideally this relay is also rail mounted.
Any suggestions if such a relay exist, and what it is called? I could find nothing so far. And maybe other tips, ideas or insights as to how to do this?
#2
02-10-19, 06:09 AM
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Lutron makes remote controlled relays that can be used for dimming and control. PowPak Relay Module Models I am not sure if they will work with low voltage switching but the existing switching could be replaced and the existing relay bypassed. Also look at x10 stuff. They have many products with home automation.
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02-10-19, 08:15 AM
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The control relay is on a rail. The dimmer doesn't have to be.
The problem is how do you plan to remotely change the dimmer ?
The problem is how do you plan to remotely change the dimmer ?
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02-10-19, 09:03 AM
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Hi Folks, thanks for answering.
I do not want a remote controlled unit. It can sit on the rail and once the right level of dimming is reached it will stay like that. Maybe once a week the cleaners will turn it up but after that back to the old setting.
I do not want a remote controlled unit. It can sit on the rail and once the right level of dimming is reached it will stay like that. Maybe once a week the cleaners will turn it up but after that back to the old setting.
#5
02-10-19, 09:09 AM
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I'd say mount a surface mount electrical box next to the relay bank and then install a dimmer between the relay and the lights.
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02-10-19, 09:11 AM
The easiest solution I can come with is cut in a junction box where the 120V exits the control panel and install a dimmer in that box. Don't try to install the dimmer in the control panel.
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02-11-19, 01:37 AM
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...install a dimmer in that box
