Topic: Heavy Duty Dimmers? (Read 3120 times)

Magus · « **on:** December 29, 2012, 11:03:53 PM »

Hi folks

Does X10 make any "super duty" dimmers? I operate media and lighting at the church I attend and we currently have some slider dimmer switches that control sanctuary lighting. It would be nice if I could automate this with X10 products. Actually, I DID purchase some home dimmers but I fear they aren't strong enough to allow and operate with all the lighting. The wiring for the existing dimmers is pretty heavy duty.

Cheers... Rick

dhouston · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2012, 05:21:27 AM »

While not a simple retrofit like X10, requiring a control cable, DMX512 systems are far better suited to your needs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMX_%28lighting%29

And, I'm unaware of any heavy duty X10 dimmers.

Brian H · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2012, 06:50:14 AM »

The 1000 Watt Insteon SwitchLinc Dimmer can have an X10 address added to it.
http://www.smarthome.com/2477DH/SwitchLinc-INSTEON-Remote-Control-Dimmer-Dual-Band-High-Wattage-White/p.aspx

Few points.
Fairly large.
If next to another dimmer needs to be derated to a lower wattage.
Not cheap.
Requires a real Neutral Power Connection to work.

JeffVolp · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2012, 10:57:59 AM »

Leviton makes a high-wattage dimmer that I've seen come up on eBay from time to time.

I have a used PCS LM4L-2000 4-channel 2000W (total) X10 dimmer. Contact me privately if you are interested.

Jeff

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