Hi Everyone, I've this dimmer switch based on the reviews and I'm happy with it, however the colour is a creamy off white, which doesn't look right on a bright white wall. Can any body recommend a similar product that is bright white?? https://www.screwfix.com/p/varilight-v-pro-1-gang-2-way-led-dimmer-switch-white/94816 Many thanks
Find a cheap dimmer switch that has the right frame colour and swap out the internals for the Varilight one that you have. Or just wait until the paint on the wall fades
mm, that sound like a good idea. Is it relatively straight forward to do? I don't want to break the £25.00 dimmer I've just bought! I don't suppose it would work with the old switch?
It really is a 2-3 minute job Pull off plastic knob This will reveal a slim nut that holds switch module to faceplate Spanner or pliers to undo nut, it won’t be super tight Swap over faceplate Add nut and tighten - take care not to scratch faceplate with pliers / spanner Repkace knob - will have a flat section inside that lines up with flat on switch module spindle Job done Good luck
The type of dimmer depends on the type of load. A dimmerable LED will need an LED dimmer. A 60watt halogen lamp needs a different sort of dimmer.
I've already go the dimmer switch, it's just that I don't like the shade of white, somebody suggested that I change the dimmer faceplate. I just wanted to know does the replacement faceplate need to be an LED Dimmer faceplate, or will any dimmable faceplate do (i.e. not LED)?? Cheers
It is just the dimmer module that is specific to LED. The faceplate doesn’t care what you have on your ceiling.
I have no idea. If it’s a bit of plastic with the right sized holes in it then it will probably suit. But you have the advantage of being able to see the old switch plate, I can’t see it from here and, unfortunately, clairvoyance isn’t one of my powers.
That wouldn't help, it is the power of 'remote viewing' that you need. Amazon even sell book on the subject and other such nonsense