Hello,
we have installed switched outlets in every living area of the house, controlled by switches (some combined with ceiling lights). I would now like to replace some of these switches with dimmers. This would mean that the connected outlets could also be dimmed. I plan to mark these outlets visibly.
However, there is a risk that high-power devices might be plugged into these outlets accidentally (for example, the mother-in-law visiting and wanting to use an iron).
Has anyone done something similar and specially protected these outlets?
Best regards, Andreas
we have installed switched outlets in every living area of the house, controlled by switches (some combined with ceiling lights). I would now like to replace some of these switches with dimmers. This would mean that the connected outlets could also be dimmed. I plan to mark these outlets visibly.
However, there is a risk that high-power devices might be plugged into these outlets accidentally (for example, the mother-in-law visiting and wanting to use an iron).
Has anyone done something similar and specially protected these outlets?
Best regards, Andreas
Mycraft schrieb:
The problem does not occur with BUS because the sockets are not connected to the light switches like in your setup.Yes, I can disconnect it as well, but I don’t want to just for a floor lamp.However, if I want to dim a floor lamp, I need to connect the socket to the dimmer actuator, and those usually don’t support 16A (16 amps) or may not be compatible with LEDs?
No, you don’t have to disconnect anything. They are simply not connected to each other from the start.
For the dimmer actuator, you just use a suitable one that meets the requirements, for example, one that can also handle LEDs.
In case of overload, meaning if something wrong is connected, the actuator will simply cut power to the outlet automatically.
For the dimmer actuator, you just use a suitable one that meets the requirements, for example, one that can also handle LEDs.
In case of overload, meaning if something wrong is connected, the actuator will simply cut power to the outlet automatically.
That was a good point. I reviewed the dimmer’s specifications again from Busch Jäger, and it is rated as short-circuit proof and overload protected (electronic fuse). So, basically, I don’t have a problem—the device will simply shut off if necessary.
I will still leave the outlet colored, it doesn’t hurt. I guess my profession has influenced me too much by now, always looking for a safe solution for unlikely events. Thanks
I will still leave the outlet colored, it doesn’t hurt. I guess my profession has influenced me too much by now, always looking for a safe solution for unlikely events. Thanks
Tentakel schrieb:
I will leave the outlet colored anyway; it doesn’t hurt.Yes, that is probably the best approach.
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Steffen8012 Apr 2018 09:05Tentakel schrieb:
I have also made roller shutters smart and installed many motion detectors. How do you solve the problem with dimmed sockets in a bus system? I seriously doubt that was cheaper than going with a bus system right from the start. I think you were just poorly advised.
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