Re: brooder lamp
From: John (john_at_darswed.fsnet.co.uk)
Date: 08/01/04
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Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 09:27:41 +0100
Thanks for the info, may be just watt I need ! I had not thought of trying
your idea,I will ask an electrician about it,if it works it would save a lot
of expense.
John
"Ray" <cosmicpam@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:2n1s7fFs9cnmU1@uni-berlin.de...
> 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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