Newlec ‘Switched On’ To
New Led Dimmers
Following increased demand for LED lighting solutions, Newlec
from Rexel has launched a brand new range of LED grid switch
dimmers.
With light emitting diode (LED) technology being the energy
efficient choice to refurbish existing lighting in both commercial
and consumer environments, electrical contractors are being
increasingly called upon to specify interconnected wiring
accessories, such as LED dimmer switches, which can effectively
integrate with the LED light source.
Yet, despite LEDs being inherently dimmable, the industry has
experienced challenges with the compatibility of some early
generations of LED lamps with conventional dimmers. Not only
did connections prove complex but they also impacted on the
long-term performance and reliability of LEDs.
Kevin Norman, Senior Product manager at Rexel, explains:
“There’s no denying the LED market has, and will continue to,
experience huge growth. However, wiring accessories, including
dimmer switches, initially struggled to keep up with the pace of
LED installations. Electricians and electrical contractors often
experienced challenging installations as a result of trying to align
new LED lighting solutions with incompatible control systems,
which had the potential to result in reliability problems further
down the line.”
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The latest addition to the Newlec range of grid switch dimmers,
has been specifically designed to provide electrical contractors
with an LED dimming compatible solution that features variable
minimum level pre-set to adjust low level output and stabilise the
load.
The range offers an easy-fit installation, and comes with nine grid
adaptors, also suitable for Euro grid plates, enabling contractors
to provide end users