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<blockquote data-quote="Simon1013" data-source="post: 427070" data-attributes="member: 28043"><p>I am considering Lightwaverf dimmers for my extension project, however, the literature states that because it's a no-neutral wire system, it requires a certain load for the dimmers to function correctly.</p><p></p><p>Lightwaverf I believe recommend a minimum of 4 LED lights to be used to ensure correct operation, however, I would have only one or two lights on each dimmer in which case a "40w" dummy load is required apparently.</p><p></p><p>Presumably the load is required to allow, when 'switched off' a small current through the bulb to drive the electronics in the switch. However, I am reluctant to invest in LED lights at 5-10W just to have the current draw increase by 400% by including a resistor in the circuit. I haven't thought this through in detail, but in principle does this mean that I may as well not spend the extra on a high efficiency LED and series (hungry) resistor and just put a standard 40 halogen in?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Simon1013, post: 427070, member: 28043"] I am considering Lightwaverf dimmers for my extension project, however, the literature states that because it's a no-neutral wire system, it requires a certain load for the dimmers to function correctly. Lightwaverf I believe recommend a minimum of 4 LED lights to be used to ensure correct operation, however, I would have only one or two lights on each dimmer in which case a "40w" dummy load is required apparently. Presumably the load is required to allow, when 'switched off' a small current through the bulb to drive the electronics in the switch. However, I am reluctant to invest in LED lights at 5-10W just to have the current draw increase by 400% by including a resistor in the circuit. I haven't thought this through in detail, but in principle does this mean that I may as well not spend the extra on a high efficiency LED and series (hungry) resistor and just put a standard 40 halogen in? [/QUOTE]
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