In-Line Lamp Dimmer for Filament Lamps FOC - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Humber888 · 21st Feb 2021, 1:58 pm

For just the cost of postage or free for collection if this is any use to anyone. I bought this to dim a low voltage halogen lamp but was sent the wrong type and so it was never used. This dimmer is meant for use with 20-100W conventional 230V mains lamps and comes with 2-pin euro connectors for input and output which can be snipped off to replace with UK connectors if desired. Control is by the switched rotary knob. I will run a hat in the unlikely situation of more than one person being interested.

Leon Crampin · 21st Feb 2021, 3:33 pm

I use a similar dimmer to run a 110V Antex soldering iron (scrapped at work) from the mains. It works a treat and provides adjustable temperature - if you're careful. A true RMS meter is handy for setting it.

Leon.

Glowing Bits! · 22nd Feb 2021, 8:11 pm

If this is a standard triac driven unit, I may be able to make use of it for mains LED rope light dimming, my plug in unit has started going iffy.

Humber888 · 23rd Feb 2021, 2:00 pm

Rick, I have not taken the unit apart and only tested it when I first got it, purely to prove that it was for normal 230V filament lamps, rather than low voltage halogen. So, it would seem very likely to be a triac dimmer. If you do want it, a quick weighing indicates a padded bag would be under 300g and less than £3.50 Royal Mail 2nd class. If you wish to proceed, let me know your details in a PM. I can take PayPal F&F if that suits you.

Regards.

Mike

Glowing Bits! · 23rd Feb 2021, 5:57 pm

Sending a PM.

Humber888 · 25th Feb 2021, 9:47 am

Now posted so thread can be closed.

21st Feb 2021, 1:58 pm	#1
Humber888 Heptode Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bromley, London, UK. Posts: 658	In-Line Lamp Dimmer for Filament Lamps FOC For just the cost of postage or free for collection if this is any use to anyone. I bought this to dim a low voltage halogen lamp but was sent the wrong type and so it was never used. This dimmer is meant for use with 20-100W conventional 230V mains lamps and comes with 2-pin euro connectors for input and output which can be snipped off to replace with UK connectors if desired. Control is by the switched rotary knob. I will run a hat in the unlikely situation of more than one person being interested. Attached Thumbnails

21st Feb 2021, 3:33 pm	#2
Leon Crampin Octode Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surrey, UK. Posts: 1,549	Re: In-Line Lamp Dimmer for Filament Lamps FOC I use a similar dimmer to run a 110V Antex soldering iron (scrapped at work) from the mains. It works a treat and provides adjustable temperature - if you're careful. A true RMS meter is handy for setting it. Leon.

22nd Feb 2021, 8:11 pm	#3
Glowing Bits! Heptode Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK. Posts: 969	Re: In-Line Lamp Dimmer for Filament Lamps FOC If this is a standard triac driven unit, I may be able to make use of it for mains LED rope light dimming, my plug in unit has started going iffy. __________________ Rick, the annoying object roaming the forum.

23rd Feb 2021, 2:00 pm	#4
Humber888 Heptode Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bromley, London, UK. Posts: 658	Re: In-Line Lamp Dimmer for Filament Lamps FOC Rick, I have not taken the unit apart and only tested it when I first got it, purely to prove that it was for normal 230V filament lamps, rather than low voltage halogen. So, it would seem very likely to be a triac dimmer. If you do want it, a quick weighing indicates a padded bag would be under 300g and less than £3.50 Royal Mail 2nd class. If you wish to proceed, let me know your details in a PM. I can take PayPal F&F if that suits you. Regards. Mike

23rd Feb 2021, 5:57 pm	#5
Glowing Bits! Heptode Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK. Posts: 969	Re: In-Line Lamp Dimmer for Filament Lamps FOC Sending a PM. __________________ Rick, the annoying object roaming the forum.

25th Feb 2021, 9:47 am	#6
Humber888 Heptode Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bromley, London, UK. Posts: 658	Re: In-Line Lamp Dimmer for Filament Lamps FOC Now posted so thread can be closed.