Rotary Dimmers by Forbes & Lomax
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Description
The Rotary Dimmer by Forbes & Lomax is a push-to-switch, rotate-to-dim lighting control based on the elegant nickel and brass switches of the 1930s. Simple, timeless, and refined. Can be mixed with Toggle Switches and push buttons on the same plate. 1–4 gang configurations.
Established in 1987, Forbes & Lomax is a UK-based heritage electrical brand recognized by architects and designers for refined switch and outlet design.
Specifications
- Knob: Ø 20 mm (0.79")
Plate Sizes
- 1 Gang: W 70 mm (2.76") x H 115 mm (4.53")
- 2 Gang: 115 mm (4.53") x 115 mm (4.53")
- 3 Gang: W 162 mm (6.38") x 115 mm (4.53")
- 4 Gang: W 210 mm (8.27") x 115 mm (4.53")
Available Configurations
- LED: Max. 120 W LED or 300 W Incandescent/Halogen (TRIAC)
- 0-10 V (Linear): Max. 20 0-10 V Dimmable Drivers — contact us
- Non-Dimming: Max. 720 W any load type (ON/OFF only) — contact us
Installation Notes
- Rotary dimmers conform to UL 1472 and are certified to CSA C22.2 No. 184
- TRIAC dimmer compatible with LED and Incandescent
- Supplied as 3-way (can also be used as single pole). Only one dimmer per 3-way or 4-way circuit — other positions require toggle switches
- LED dimmers include on-board programming for min/max dimming levels. Follow "optimizing your dimmer" instructions after installation and apply child lock to retain settings
- Must be installed by a licensed electrician
- Junction boxes must be recessed below the finished wall surface by at least 1/8"
For compatibility verification with higher wattage lights, transformer/driver-based fixtures, or non-replaceable LEDs, email lighting specifications before purchase.
Areas of application: light-duty commercial, residential.
Materials
Available Finishes
- Unlacquered Polished Brass
- Aged Brass
- Nickel Silver
- Brushed Stainless Steel
- Antique Bronze
- Lacquered Brushed Brass
Unlacquered Polished Brass and Aged Brass are living finishes that change colour over time. Lacquered Brushed Brass is a non-living finish and will not change colour. Wipe clean with a dry, non-abrasive microfiber cloth. Avoid chemical or alcohol-based cleaners.
Certifications & Standards
- Rotary Dimmers, Toggle Switches, and Push Buttons can be configured on the same plate for a customized control solution. To guarantee compatibility, especially with higher wattage lights, lights with transformers or drivers, or fixtures with non-replaceable LEDs, please email or upload the light specifications before purchase. Custom configurations can be facilitated by contacting customer support and uploading the specifications via the button above.
- Rotary dimmers conform to UL 1472 and are certified to CSA C22.2 No.184.
- LED dimmers are Forward Phase Triac dimmers, designed to control up to 120W of LED bulbs or 300W of incandescent bulbs. If you are dimming any larger wattages, or dimming any lights that have transformers or drivers, or have permanently built-in LEDs, we recommend you email us specifications on the lights so we can make sure they are compatible.
- LED have on-board programming features to enable you to adjust the minimum and maximum dimming levels and adjust the dimming characteristics. This is often required when dimming LEDs. Once you install your dimmer, we recommend you follow the “optimizing your dimmer” instructions and then apply the “child lock” to retain the settings. It is important to note that the dimmers will not work with all LED light fixtures and bulbs. If you have any questions regarding the compatibility of our dimmers with the light fixtures you are using, please contact us.
- Incandescent dimmers can control up to 500W of incandescent or halogen bulbs.
- Rotary Dimmers install into standard junction boxes but the boxes must be recessed below the finished wall surface by at least 1/8". Please refer to the Wallbox Assemble Diagram in the Installation Guide below. If you are installing into existing junction boxes, you will probably find the boxes are already recessed by at least this much but please check to make sure before placing an order.
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Finish Samples
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