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August 12, 2017 18:07

How to connect a dimmer - guide from A to Z

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To connect a dimmer to the chandelier, the brightness of which he will drive, you must perform a few simple steps.Much more important to get it right, because this type of dimmer can quickly be damaged if not properly connected to the network.Next we will look at tips on installation, the simplest wiring diagrams and installation requirements dimmer own hands.

Contents:
  • principle
  • device works for use
  • Requirements Diagrams connection
  • Standard conditions
  • With switch
  • Dual control
  • Installation work

device Principle

Photo dimmer from Siemens

Photo dimmer Siemens

company First we need to deal with the workings of the dimmer.The principle of operation is to smooth voltage regulation, which is supplied to the controllable light source, for example, point luminaire.

Simply put, the device can change the voltage that goes to the bulb from 0 to 100%.The lower voltage is output, the dimmer will glow.At the same time there are many varieties of products, which differ not only in appearance, but also a matter of the principle of work, namely:

  • control: wheel (rotary), the button (the pressing), the sensor (e);
  • application: halogen, fluorescent, LED lights or incandescent lamps;
  • additional features: timer, remote control, including cotton, smooth shutdown, etc .;
  • design: modular (mounted on DIN-rail), monobloc (mounted on the wall as a wall outlet).

So now let us consider the basic requirements for installation and connection of the dimmer with their own hands.

to use

Requirements Immediately it should be noted that the simplest dimmers, which are used in the home, can only be used to control incandescent and galogenki.If they are connected to the LED strips and fluorescent bulbs, both devices in a short period of time will be damaged.It is therefore necessary to choose the dimmers on the basis of what light bulbs they will manage.

other requirements when connecting the dimmer as follows:

  • minimum power lamp, which will be the connection, shall not be less than 40 watts.If you ignore this point, the life of the product significantly reduced.
  • Do not install the dimmer in a room where the temperature is above 25 ° C.Overheating of the device have a negative impact on his work.
  • Tear must go the phase conductor which is connected to the connector labeled L. sure to connect zero is strictly prohibited, actually as when the light switch as standard.
  • To adjust the glow of fluorescent lamps, choose products with the appropriate designation, which indicates that the lamp can be used for dimming.
  • If you decide to use a dimmer switch with LED lights and ribbons, you need to buy a special device design that can work with this light source.Leading manufacturers: Schneider, Legrand, ABB and Viko has in its range of such models, but their much higher cost (from $ 100).
  • Power dimmer must exceed the total power of lamps, which he will serve.For example, if you decide to use the 3 light bulbs with 100 watt capacity of the device must be chosen with a margin - at least 500 watts.If the total capacity of more than 1 kW of luminaires, in which case you need to connect an additional amplifier, which may service lighting power up to 1.8 kW.
  • Never mix connected load capacitive and inductive nature of a dimmer.

So all the requirements that you must adhere to in order to properly connect the dimmer with their hands!

connection diagrams

Before proceeding to install the device, you need to choose the most suitable scheme of wiring harness.To date, the connection can be made with a dimmer light switch and without it, as an independent control.At the same time, you can simultaneously install multiple identical devices, or even use a combination of a straight-through switch.Consider each circuit detail and define the dignity of all options.

Standard conditions

In this case, you need to connect a dimmer switch instead, which was previously installed.It's simple - the phase of conducting breaking, ground zero and directly to the luminaire (if using a network of 220 V three-wire).

The diagram you can clearly see the essence of the method: A simple scheme connecting phase and zero

This option is the most simple and will not take you a lot of time, especially if the old Stroebe will be used for installation work.

With switch

This method is more convenient for use in the bedroom, becauseyou can turn on / off the light switch in the usual and dimmer place beside the bed that allows you to control the brightness of the light without getting up.Combined scheme

Dual control

To control the brightness of the ambient light from two different places, you can install two dimmer and connect them with each other jumpers.This option is recommended for use in large rooms and long corridors.Two control devices

Another lamp control option and its brightness from several locations - use of walk-through switches.

Wiring dimmer in this case is as follows: A second embodiment of combined scheme

After selecting the most suitable for your dimmer wiring diagrams conditions necessary to proceed to the final stage - the installation of the product.

illustrative video tutorial on connecting wires
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Installation work

actually dimmer installation technology does not differ from the installation of an ordinary light switch.Fixing the housing in Stroebe

If you already have a ready-made Stroebe, to which summed up the wires from the junction box and lamp independently connect the dimmer as follows:

  1. Turning off the electricity to the apartment.
  2. Install the mounting box into the recess.
  3. Fix the wires in the relevant terminals of the housing.
  4. Put the body in Stroebe.
  5. unscrew the side screws to rasperlo presser feet in the walls of the box.
  6. Fasten decorative frame, tighten the screws and screw the wheel - assembled construction.
  7. Turn on power and check the correct electrical installation.


Here and all installation and connection of the dimmer technology with their own hands.As you can see, nothing complicated in this event is not the main thing to choose the right lamp type and model of the device!With such a connection easily cope even kettles in electrical engineering, but if you encounter any difficulty, it is better to view the video instructions provided below.
for proper replacement of manual key switch on the dimmer

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