Who makes Varilight?
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Who makes Varilight?
Doyle & Tratt Products Ltd
VARILIGHT is the brand name of Doyle & Tratt Products Ltd, the leading British manufacturer of dimmer switches and decorative electrical wiring accessories.
What’s the difference between leading edge and trailing-edge?
These two types of phase cutting dimmer get their names from the part of the AC wave that they cut off. Leading edge dimming cuts of the front edge of each waves’ half cycle. Conversely trailing edge dimming cuts out the second half of each waves’ half cycle.
How do you reset a Varilight dimmer switch?
At any time you can reset the Varilight V-Pro dimmer to Mode 1 and the original brightness setting:
- Switch the light on and set to the maximum brightness.
- Turn the light off and back on three times, leaving a second in between each press.
Where are Varilight switches made?
Varilight are a British manufacturer of high quality light switches, power sockets and wiring accessories.
How do you reset a dimmer light?
Resetting The Dimmer Switch on the dimmer and turn the dimmer knob folly clockwise to the maximum brightness position. By pressing the dimmer knob, turn the lights Off and then back On again three times. Leave a second between each dimmer knob press.
Can I use leading edge dimmer with LED?
The high minimum load requirements of leading edge dimmers mean you can struggle to meet this minimum with LED lamps and their low power consumption. Because of this you would have to use several LED lamps on one dimmer in order to meet the minimum load requirements of a leading edge dimmer.
Are LED dimmers different?
While most LED bulbs are now dimmable, not all of them are and not all of them dim in the same manner Since LEDs consume such a low wattage, many types of dimmers do not function with LED in the same way that they do with high wattage load incandescents.
How do you replace a dimmer module?
They are designed to be easily substituted into the back of an existing product. You can do this by removing the knob (and the plate, on a Screwless product) and unscrewing the nut. The dimmer will then be easily removable from the back of the product and switched with one of the modules below.
What is V Pro dimmer?
V-Pro dimmers are designed to control LED lighting loads requiring trailing-edge or leading-edge control with options from 0W-120W (max. 10 LEDs) and from 0W-300W (max. 30 LEDs). Keep V-Pro settings safe including minimum and maximum brightness, mode and drive function settings with the new Child Lock feature.
Why did my dimmer stopped working?
If your dimmer switch suddenly stops working, there could be issues with the electrical wiring. If it’s not installed correctly or the wires come loose, the switch might stop working. You might hear a buzzing or crackling sound if wiring is the issue. When you suspect a wiring issue, hire an electrician to inspect it.
Is there a special dimmer for LED lights?
A standard dimmer switch cannot be used with an LED light as you will never be able to dim the LED light either completely or not very well. LED lights need their own special electronic dimmer switch to have a fully functioning and dimming light.
Can dimmers damage LED lights?
Since dimming, either by reducing current or by pulse width modulation, results in lower overall junction temperatures, it will have no negative impact on LED life; it might even extend life.
How long should a dimmer switch last?
Dimmer switches typically last 15 years. However, a dimmer can fail due to age, repeated use, or loose wire connections that cause them to short circuit.
