Re: brooder lamp

From: Ray (cosmicpam_at_comcast.net)
Date: 07/31/04 

Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2004 11:06:13 -0400

Part of our problem with communication is that we have different
electrical standards (not to mention the old saw about being separated
by a common language). I have dealt with European 220V systems, but not
much.

Anyhow, most dimmers I have seen for sale are mounted into a standard
switch box. The dimmer controls whatever the original switch
controlled.

I think you are looking for a box that is plugged into the wall, and
that the light is plugged into. If that's the case, you can probably
get what you need at a local hardware store, electrician's supply shop,
or whatever.

Please pardon any incorrect assumptions that I make.

The first assumption is that switch boxes and outlet boxes are
identical. Also, I assume that you can get boxes that hold more than
one switch. Boxes that hold one or two switches are the most common
types here. Also, the switch plate that covers it comes in a few
standard varieties -- two switches, two pairs of outlets, and a switch
and an outlet. In Europe, IIRC, outlets come singly, rather than in
pairs.

If you can get the double-size box, an outlet, and a dimmer, you can
make your own setup. Start by getting a cord with a plug on the end, a
double-size box, a dimmer, an outlet, and the appropriate cover plate.
Mount the box on a board or something like that. Wire the cord to the
dimmer, and the dimmer to the plug. To use the device, plug it in and
plug the lamp into your new plug.

Since you have several lights to deal with, you can mount a bunch of
them on one board and wire them together.

I'm not sure about the letter of the law for you, but I suspect that,
since this whole assembly is plugged in rather than wired directly to
the house wiring, it isn't covered by your electrical code.

Ray Drouillard

"John" <john@darswed.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:cefrcf$d0h$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Each light would need its own dimmer, chicks will be at various
stages, try
> buying a dimmer to operate a standard lamp, Not mains lighting , and
you
> will find they are extremely hard to find, Brio brooders have a dimmer
on
> their brooders operating a halogen heat bulb, but I can not find any
one who
> sells them independently.
> Have just found a dimmer by Maplins electric's , they assure me it is
> suitable !!
> Thanks for the input
> "Ray" <cosmicpam@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:2mtjeoFrgdj7U1@uni-berlin.de...
> >
> > "Jill" <news@REMOVETHISkintaline.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:1091138787.37117.1@iris.uk.clara.net...
> > > Ray wrote:
> > > > Why are they not suitable?
> > > >
> > > > What do you mean by 'in line' lighting?
> > >
> > > in series not in parallel ??
> >
> > That's what I was thinking, but a standard light dimmer will work
fine
> > on a bunch of light bulbs in series.
> >
> >
> >
> > Ray
> >
> >
> >
>
>

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