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Posted 18 March 2012 - 09:29 AM

Morning all,

Trawling the internet last night i came across these and am wondering if any body has used these as fan controllers?

It says its a Triac based dimmer?

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Lutron LSSI-501B-FAW-M

Lutron Lyneo Single Slide to Off Dimmer White Finish

This Dimmer is for use with incandescent and mains voltage halogen loads only. If you have a low voltage installation please use the LLSM Lyneo Dimmer.

Product Features
- 1 Way Single Dimmer
- Slide to off dimmer
- Frameless version
- For 230 V loads, Max. 500W, Min. 40 W
- CE approved
- Precise colour consistency
- Thermal overload protection
- Lightning strike surge protection
- Voltage Compensation
- Must be installed in a wall box with a depth of 32mm
- Triac based dimmer with leading edge capability
- Incandescent only and incandescent/magnetic voltage models available
- Electrostatic discharge protection

Lutron Lyneo Dimmers - Range Features
- Slide-to-off dimmer
- Dual slide-to-off dimmer
- Preset dimmer with separate on/off button
- Dual preset dimmer with separate on/off button
- Preset dimmer with separate on/off button with status light
- Preset dual dimmer with separate on/off button with status light
- Position of slider indicates light level
- Slide up and down to change light level
- Mechanical switch to turn lights on/off
- LED status light
- Installs like a switch

I want to use it on a TT125 thanks for any replies.Peace
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 09:39 AM

With it only being 30 odd mm deep i don't think its a variac based dimmer, more than likely a variable resistor of some sort, how much is it? Cost me £54 total to buy the parts and build a variac,
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 09:45 AM

lemonchronic,

Hey m8 they are £20 they do various ones but i'm no sparky so all help is welcome.Peace

p.s. it does say its a variac dimmer?

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Posted 18 March 2012 - 09:46 AM

This was the only thread i could find on uk420

http://www.uk420.com...howtopic=271088
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