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April 17th, 2012, 10:10 AM
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Help finding Wireless Dimmers
I recently switched from LED to tungsten Lowel Pro Lights for my reception lighting, and I would love to find some remote dimmers to control the intensity of the lights. Being able to turn them totally off would be an added bonus. Thanks guys!
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April 17th, 2012, 12:22 PM
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Major Player
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
I use Impact D1000 1,000W AC Dimmer Control (110-120V) .
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April 17th, 2012, 01:00 PM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
Google x10.
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April 17th, 2012, 01:50 PM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
Did you google it? I did and couldn't find anything good
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April 17th, 2012, 03:00 PM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
Maybe I shoul add that I need something powered through an AC outlet.
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April 17th, 2012, 04:36 PM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
What kind of dimmer are you needing?
There are many different modules available based on the x10 communication system. You would need a reciever module such as this one. X10 TM751 Compact X10 Plug-In RF Receiver Base - Smarthome Get a remote such as this one. X10 KR22A 10-Button X10 Credit Card Remote - Smarthome Then get a lamp dimmer module like this one. Smarthome X10 Plug-In Lamp Dimmer Module
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April 17th, 2012, 04:57 PM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
Chris, I took your initial response the wrong way. Oops! Thank you for your reply and links. I will study up on x10.
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April 17th, 2012, 05:53 PM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
No problem. Happy to help.
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April 18th, 2012, 02:01 PM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
this looks pretty cool. anyone have any experience using these devices? thoughts/comments?
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April 18th, 2012, 03:03 PM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
I can tell you that it works great. I have a house full of it.
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April 21st, 2012, 09:20 AM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
Be careful, according to the specs, maximum wattage is only 150. How many watts are you drawing with your reception light(s)?
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April 21st, 2012, 01:35 PM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
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X10 PRO Lamp Module (without Automatic Gain Control) - PLM03 - SmartHomeUSA.com You can also use the wall switch version and control it remotely or from the switch directly. Just mount the switch in a box and buy a short inexpensive extension cord to bring it together.
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April 21st, 2012, 01:37 PM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
Also look into Insteon, which is an updating of the X10 concept with faster and more reliable communication (dual band, sends command signals via RF and through power lines simultaneously). Their lamp dimmers max out at 300w though.
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April 21st, 2012, 01:59 PM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
These are mega cheap compared to professional type DMX radio dimmers - if these work, they're ideal!
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April 21st, 2012, 02:31 PM
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Re: Help finding Wireless Dimmers
As is the case with Chris and his X10, I have a houseful of Insteon. I had been thinking for a while about using them on set but never got around to it. They have a pocket remote (the size of a standard dimmer paddle and about 3/8" thick) that can control four or eight units, which would be extremely handy for this sort of thing. If you want to get really sexy you can use a computer interface for programming scenes and control it all from your iPad or iPhone. Also as Chris mentioned, you can house the dimmer switches and thus get up to 1000 watts for the heavy duty switch:
SwitchLinc - INSTEON Remote Control Dimmer (Dual-Band), High Wattage, White - Smarthome Here's that remote: RemoteLinc 2 - INSTEON Wireless Keypad, 4 Scene - Smarthome
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