Need to find LED dimmer switches in Brushed SS finish.

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Dibbs

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As heading - I (well, my bro) need some singles and some doubles. (Also matching sockets, with USBs and white inserts, but that secondary)

I understand about leading and trailing-edge, but is this still the issue it once was, or can modern, decent-quality, LEDs cope with both (GU10, size)? Most dimmers are seemingly still leading, which surprises me.

My first port of call is usually Screwfix, and they have (had?) LAP, but the reviews are not good. Arlec - never heard of them - which are twice the cost and zero reviews. Schneider, but again very poor reviews. Even MK (£40 for a single?!) - zero reviews, but nutty price.

We had Deco fitted in our own extension a few years back, and they seem ok - although the dimmer flickers occasionally on some settings, but not sure if that's due to the weird Chinese 'tubes' it supplies :cool: Cough...

So, recommendations, please, and where to buy?

(SF sell dimmable GU10 by LAP, which claim to not be fussy about dimmer type. Any experience of these?)

Thanks :)
 
Why not try a wholesaler I usually buy a 1 or 2 gang Click Deco dimmer plate and the separate dimmer units which are usually Varilight
Doing it this way you are not tied to what Screwfix or any other similiar suppliers set stock profile is
 
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Just to update, decided on Varilight, Screwless Brushed Stainless Steel, and very well priced (I think) from MySwitchShop.

Trailing-edge dimmers, too. Thanks all.
 
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