tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546358576348308662024-03-13T17:30:33.442+00:00Welcome to the VARILIGHT News PageWelcome to the VARILIGHT News PageUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-74459446128775616102016-09-06T12:29:00.000+01:002016-09-06T12:29:11.716+01:00VARILIGHT V-Pro Dimmer Tops Independent TestResults of an independent test published in the August edition of Lux Review demonstrate the versatility of the Varilight V-Pro Dimmer.<br />
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<i>"It worked straight out the box and gave smooth operation with all lamps." </i>Lux Review, August 2016 <br />
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Up against several other LED dimmers and tested across a wide selection of dimmable LED lamps, the V-Pro dimmer came out on top. High grades were awarded to the V-Pro dimmer for its performance with each of the lamps tested and particular mention was made of the V-Pro dimmer's ability to dim to very low brightness levels.<br />
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This is the latest in a series of accolades for V-Pro dimmers which are now available in two ratings, one for up to 10 LED lamps (max. 120W) and a higher-rated dimmer for up to 30 LED lamps (max. 300W), across the entire Varilight range of decorative finishes. Grid versions are also available for Varilight PowerGrid and as a Multi-Grid version for MK, Crabtree and Schneider grid systems. Replacement modules for standard dimmer faceplates are also available.<br />
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It is also possible to purchase remote control V-Pro dimmers which have the added advantage of multi-point dimming, including a grid version of the Eclique2 series for the Varilight PowerGrid<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-90726144011446042272016-07-20T16:36:00.001+01:002016-07-21T11:49:18.952+01:00V-Pro High Power LED Dimmers<h2>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our market leading V-Pro LED dimmers are now better than ever with high power versions available across the range, which are designed for use with dimmable LEDs and each dimmer can dim up to 30 LEDs (maximum of 300W).
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These new dimmers build on the success of our existing V-Pro series dimmers, which are now able to control up to 120W of LED lighting (Max. 10 lamps).
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/v-pro.html" target="_blank">V-Pro series</a> comprises programmable intelligent dimmers with a choice of dimming modes for the widest compatibility with LED lighting. All V-Pro dimmers offer superior dimming technology to deliver the best possible dimming performance for a given load. To enhance compatibility with the ever-increasing range of lighting options now available to customers, V-Pro dimmers are programmable to offer a choice of 3 dimming modes. In addition, users can set the minimum load level for the dimmer to optimise the dimming range of a particular lighting load. You can view the programming instructions on the product leaflet. These are available on our website.
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We are also able to create Bespoke items to your specification. Click here for more information. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">V-Pro high power LED dimmers offer a professional dimming performance with premium features such as silent operation and voltage stabilisation for superior control of LED lighting loads. V-Pro dimmers are extremely versatile and are suitable for dimmable LED lighting requiring either “trailing-edge” or “leading-edge” control. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />V-Pro Dimmers are widely recommended by manufacturers of LED lighting and are supplied with a 10 year guarantee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For more information on the full range of Varilight LED dimmer switches please visit our website <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/leds" target="_blank">www.varilight.co.uk/leds</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/configurator/" target="_blank">Data sheets</a> for our entire range are available on the website. Simply type the product code into the search box or use the <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/configurator/" target="_blank">Product Configurator</a> to find a product without knowing the code.
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">View a sample datasheet for a 1-Gang High Power V-Pro Dimmer in Classic White Plastic here:
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-73456617686602047852016-04-08T15:43:00.000+01:002016-04-08T15:43:09.029+01:00Intermediate Push On/Off Switch<h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;">
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introduce our New </span><a href="http://varilight.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8aca0d9fea4b35982c723ae94&id=f2e58ccdae&e=2e2408c7a8" style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #343698; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Intermediate
Push On/Off Switch</span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">. This is ideal for those tricky installations
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">For those less technically minded amongst us, I’ll try and explain. A one way
switch is used when you have one switch for a single light or set of lights. A
two way switch is used when there are 2 switches controlling the same light or
set of lights. If you are using 2-way push on/off dimmer switches you can
replace either one of the switches with the dimmer. The other will remain as a
standard switch or it can be substituted with replacement switch module which
looks like a dimmer. </span><a href="http://varilight.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8aca0d9fea4b35982c723ae94&id=6b7b77c461&e=2e2408c7a8" style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.5pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #343698; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Click here</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">
for more information. If you wish to dim your lights from both switches you can
use a master/slave dimmer combination. </span><a href="http://varilight.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=8aca0d9fea4b35982c723ae94&id=aa9dfb7cd6&e=2e2408c7a8" style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.5pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #343698; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Click here</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Now we come to the intermediate switch; this is used when you have 3 switches
controlling one light or set of lights. The most typical example of this might
be in a hallway, when perhaps there is a switch at the front door, a switch at
the bottom of the stairs and one at the top of the stairs, all controlling the
same hall light. On this circuit the middle switch (usually the one at the
bottom of the stairs) will be an intermediate switch. This can be extended to
four or more switches. In the above example, there could be another switch at
the end of the landing, in which case the 2 middle switches will both be
intermediate. The intermediate switches have, until now, had to be standard
rocker or toggle switches. With this latest product launch, you now have the
flexibility to install an </span><a href="http://varilight.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=8aca0d9fea4b35982c723ae94&id=303d3c87ae&e=2e2408c7a8" style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.5pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #343698; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">intermediate
switch which looks like a dimmer</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">, especially useful if the
replacement switch is two or more gangs and also contains dimmers</span><em style="font-size: 10.5pt;">. </em><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">As before, only one
of these switches can be dimmers but by using Varilight’s ranges of </span><a href="http://varilight.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8aca0d9fea4b35982c723ae94&id=ca8b81c924&e=2e2408c7a8" style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.5pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #343698; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">touch and remote
control dimmers</span></a><em style="font-size: 10.5pt;"> </em><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">you
can dim from all switch locations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">One final note on intermediate switches, and a question we are often asked: “If
I have bought an intermediate switch by mistake it can be used as 1-way or a
2-way switch?”. The answer is yes, it can easily be wired as such.</span></div>
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(</span><a href="http://varilight.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8aca0d9fea4b35982c723ae94&id=c557b385ea&e=2e2408c7a8" style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.5pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #343698; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">click here</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">
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Module</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"> for MK, Crabtree and Schneider/GET grids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">You can also use the </span><a href="http://varilight.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8aca0d9fea4b35982c723ae94&id=46833ee85d&e=2e2408c7a8" style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.5pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #343698; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">VARILIGHT
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">For more information on any of dimmer switches please visit our website, </span><a href="http://varilight.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=8aca0d9fea4b35982c723ae94&id=0c31d45188&e=2e2408c7a8" style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.5pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #343698; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.varilight.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">LED lighting has already captured the imagination of consumers who are now
are able to buy energy-saving lamps that look like the incandescent lamps
they are replacing. Consumers are also expecting the dimming performance to
be replicated and this is where a lack of information can lead to
disappointing results. By making consumers aware of a few basic rules, their
experience of dimmable LED lighting can be transformed.</span></span></div>
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<strong><strong style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. DO Choose
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our number one rule for successfully dimming LED lighting might sound obvious
but it is a common misconception that any LED lights can be dimmed with an
LED dimmer. In reality the driver circuitry must be designed with dimming in
mind so it is essential to choose lamps that the manufacturer describes as
“dimmable”. The lack of an industry standard for dimmable LED drivers has,
though, led to a myriad of different approaches by lamp manufacturers, some
more successful than others.</span></span></div>
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lamps but be aware that this in itself is not a guarantee of a good dimming
performance. However, it is a good starting point.</span></em><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #444444;">2. DO Stick to
Recognised Brands</span></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #444444;">There is a wide degree of variation in the dimming performance, under test,
of LED lamps described as “dimmable”, with the achievable brightness range
and stability of output being the most likely features to disappoint with
unbranded lamps. Some manufacturers are happy to label their lamps as
“dimmable” even if they can deliver only the slightest change in brightness.
We recommend that customers choose lamps from established lighting
manufacturers. Aside from dimming considerations, established brands are also
more likely to offer better product warranties, longer lamp lifetimes and
more customer support.</span></span></div>
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that you can have confidence in and don’t be tempted to make false economies.</span></em><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #444444;">3. DO Read the
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #444444;">To deliver a true retrofit comparison with incandescent lighting it is
important to consider the brightness range. Significant advances have been
made in recent years in LED lighting technology, leading to far higher lumens
per watt being achieved, even for halogen-mimicking, warm-white lamps where
lamp output is often compromised for the more familiar incandescent hue.
There is little point in connecting a dimmer to an LED light if it is quite
dim enough already and so this progress in the brightness of retrofit LED
lamps has made dimming much more relevant. Brighter lamps can provide
customers with a greater dimming range.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 150%;"><i><span style="color: navy; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">TOP TIP:</span></i></strong><em style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: navy; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> Read the label and select the dimmable lamps
with the highest maximum lumen output.</span></em></span></span></div>
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Manufacturers About Compatibility</span></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #444444;">Most established lighting brands publish compatibility data on their
websites. Dimmer switches from various brands are tested with various loads
and the lamp performance graded. These grades are a useful reference point
and can help in choosing a dimmer. It can be confusing though, when
navigating the websites of international brands, to find dimmers listed that
are not available in the UK. If in doubt contact the company to ask about
their recommendations.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 150%;"><i><span style="color: navy; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">TOP TIP:</span></i></strong><span style="color: navy; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> <em>Manufacturers
want customers to experience the full potential of their lamps and will often
be happy to recommend the best dimmer switch to use.</em></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #444444;">5. DON’T Use a
Standard Dimmer </span></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #444444;">Some lamps manufacturers may boast that their dimmable LED lighting can be
controlled using a standard dimmer, but where this claim is borne out, it is
likely to only be when some very narrow criteria are met. Standard dimmers
will be under-loaded in most LED applications, exacerbating flickering and
strobing effects, which in turn, can drastically shorten lamp lifetimes. Nor
are standard dimmers equipped to exploit the full brightness range, resulting
in a disappointing user experience.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #444444;">Sophisticated dimmers are available to deliver the best possible performance
from dimmable LED lighting. Some, such as our V-Pro LED dimmer, have several
dimming modes on board to enable smooth dimming across the diverse driver
technologies in the market. The brightness output a lamp produces from the
same power input varies markedly between brands. For this reason, Varilight
LED dimmers have an adjustable minimum brightness setting to enable the user
to access the full brightness range of a given lamp. An adjustable minimum
brightness also ensures that any instability a lamp might exhibit at its
lowest level of illumination can be avoided.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 150%;"><i><span style="color: navy; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">TOP TIP:</span></i></strong><em style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: navy; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> Dedicated LED dimmers are equipped to exploit
an LED lamp’s full dimming potential, better replicating the dimming behaviour
of an incandescent lamp.</span></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #444444;">Like all dimmer switches, those designed for LED lighting have minimum and
maximum load recommendations. Design your lighting installation to ensure you
don’t exceed the maximum load of the dimmers available. Splitting the load
across more than one dimmer could provide a solution and give greater control
by allowing light levels to be zoned within a multi-functional space. Until
recently it was difficult to find a dimmer capable of controlling more than
100W of LED lighting but the launch of our V-Com series has opened up the
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but you may need to program the dimmer to access them. Don’t be tempted just
to “plug and play” because you may be missing out of features that will give
greater expression to your lighting. For example, enhanced scene-setting
features within our V-Pro remote control dimmers can be unlocked by using the
dedicated “LightScene” handset. For a visual walk through the programming
procedure for V-Pro dimmers, visit</span> </span><a href="http://varilight.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8aca0d9fea4b35982c723ae94&id=742e0406bf&e=2e2408c7a8" style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #343698; text-decoration: none;">www.varilight.co.uk/tv</span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">.</span></div>
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welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent to our head office
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recognition of our success in bringing innovation to the electrical wiring
accessories market and, in particular, for our technological development in
designing dimmer switches for LED lighting.</span></span></span></div>
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the VARILIGHT brand, bringing with it increased interest in our entire range of
decorative switches , sockets and dimmers, including our new V-Com series
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We undertook a complete redesign of the traditional dimmer switch to create our </span><a href="http://varilight.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=8aca0d9fea4b35982c723ae94&id=6e87b674ef&e=98c26b0ec8" style="color: #666666; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="color: #343698; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">V-Pro series</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">,
which is equipped with features to optimise the dimming performance of LED
lighting. For example, an adjustable minimum brightness setting enables the
user to define the best dimming range for any given LED lighting load,
eliminating flicker and exploiting the full dimming capability of individual
LED light bulbs.</span></span></span></div>
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honoured for a second time this year. The presentation was an opportunity for
many of our staff to take a break from what has been an extremely busy December
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-91031988717574987072015-12-14T10:11:00.000+00:002015-12-14T10:13:43.240+00:00New Advice for Dimming Halogen Lighting <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With the current focus on LED lighting, it's easy to forget that millions of halogen lamps are still sold each year in the UK and their use remains widespread. Although halogen lamps are offered at low prices, there is a hidden cost from relatively high failure rates. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Halogen lamp failures often occur when they are switched on rapidly by a conventional on/off switch but this issue can be overcome by using soft‐start dimmers. <b>Soft-start dimmer switches</b> gently increase the power supplied to a lamp when the dimmer is first turned on, allowing the lamp to warm up gradually, reducing failures caused by stress on halogen lamps when they are switched on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, for the best results with halogen lighting, choose our <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/v-plus.html" target="_blank">V-Plus series</a> intelligent dimmers which feature soft-start to regulate the power supplied when the dimmer is first switched on. V-Plus dimmers are suitable for both 1- and 2-way circuits. In a 2-way circuit the dimmer is used in conjunction with a regular switch but the soft‐start feature of the dimmer still regulates the power when the switch is used to turn on the lights. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For large halogen loads,<b> a new 1000 watt V-Plus dimmer</b> is being added to our range. In white plastic, for example, the part number is <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/configurator/product.php?code=iqp1001w" target="_blank">IQP1001W</a>. It is recommended that this dimmer is used in place of the HQ9W dimmer for halogen lighting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> All our touch and remote control dimmer series feature soft start and so are also suitable for halogen loads in 1-way and 2‐ or multi‐way circuits in conjunction with dimming slaves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For 1-way circuits our <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/v-dim.html" target="_blank">V-Dim series</a> <b>rotary </b>dimmers offer a budget solution for halogen lamps. Similar life‐prolonging benefits are achieved because rotary dimmers switch on at their lowest setting. This, in effect, creates a manual soft‐start for 1‐way circuits and so <b>a new <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/configurator/product.php?code=tqr1001w" target="_blank">TQR1001W </a>rotary dimmer rated at 1000 watt</b> is being introduced to the V-Dim series.
For more information on any of dimmer switches please visit our website, <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/">www.varilight.co.uk</a>.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-87719551639490900182015-06-19T10:30:00.000+01:002015-06-19T10:32:45.030+01:00Decorative Architrave Switches from VARILIGHT<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQDr-fV_vgDUeVMNUcsGE5HtSTT6fyjB6hE6SVg7dcf_ywP0xMTqONwDir1SfL8KivgIYf3Pm7hgOkPhPCjJCnGHaHvKeAAYEeHeekXpEm7WgLiixtjMiSi2JI0GWoGNON4FG8fm5DlA/s1600/XCAT1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="VARILIGHT Architrave Toggle Switch" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQDr-fV_vgDUeVMNUcsGE5HtSTT6fyjB6hE6SVg7dcf_ywP0xMTqONwDir1SfL8KivgIYf3Pm7hgOkPhPCjJCnGHaHvKeAAYEeHeekXpEm7WgLiixtjMiSi2JI0GWoGNON4FG8fm5DlA/s320/XCAT1.jpg" title="VARILIGHT Architrave Toggle Switch" width="232" /></a><br />
VARILIGHT's Classic Raised Profile Range has been expanded to include Architrave Switches in Matt Chrome, Mirror Chrome and Victorian Brass.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"></span><span style="text-align: center;">Product codes follow the usual convention with the first two letters denoting the finish (XS for Matt Chrome, XC for Mirror Chrome or XV for Victorian Brass) and the subsequent letters denoting the product type. For architrave rocker switches add "A1D" or for architrave toggle switches add "AT1". An example code, therefore, for a Matt Chrome Architrave Toggle Switch is XSAT1.</span><br />
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V-Com is primarily targeted at commercial installations, such as offices where large numbers of dimmable LED panels are installed, but V-Com is equally at home controlling larger loads in a domestic environment, for example in rooms with more than the V-Pro series maximum load of 10 downlights.<br />
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Customers with larger installations can now order V-Com dimmers rated up to 400W of dimmable LED lighting. Just like V-Pro, V-Com series dimmers benefit from a programmable minimum brightness setting to deliver the best possible brightness range for a given LED load. In addition, intelligent overload protection and soft start features help extend product life.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">KDBP401S - 1 Gang 400W V-Com Dimmer in Brushed Brass</td></tr>
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V-Com dimmers are push-on/off with rotary dimming and are offered across the vast range of Varilight decorative finishes as well as standard white faceplates. The product codes for V-Com dimmers begin with the letter K.<br />
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For example, in Varilight Matt Chrome the code KSP401 is for a 1 Gang 2 Way 400W Dimmer. Similarly, a 2-Gang 2 Way 2 x 180W Dimmer in Classic White has the code KQP182W.<br />
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Grid versions of V-Com rated for up to 180W of dimmable LEDs are available for the Varilight PowerGrid range (code GKP180W for white plastic and GKP180S for brushed steel, for example). Varilight also offer a "multi-grid" version in white (GKP180W.MG) which is supplied with fascias suitable for MK, GET and Crabtree grid systems.<br />
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For more information or to order V-Com dimmers please contact your Varilight supplier.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-84712222054096974632015-05-18T16:36:00.001+01:002015-05-18T16:36:14.706+01:001-10V Control Grid Dimmers from VARILIGHT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Varilight's grid dimmer switch offer continues to grow with the addition of F-series dimmers for high frequency ballasts or LED drivers requiring 1-10V control.<br />
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Each dimmer is designed to work with one or multiple ballasts / drivers up to 20mA. The mains switch is rated at 6A.<br />
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In the Varilight PowerGrid range these dimmers are available in white (GFP1M1W) and black plastic (GFP1M1B) as well as brushed steel (GFP1M1S) and polished chrome (GFP1M1C) decorative finishes.<br />
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A multi-grid option in white (GFP1M1W.MG) is also available which is compatible with MK, GET and Crabtree grid systems.<br />
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In addition to grid variants, F-series 1-10V control dimmers are also available across all the Varilight finishes. In the classic white plastic range the part code is FQP1M1W. <br />
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<a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/specialist-dimmers.html">http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/specialist-dimmers.html</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-58586888720183706652015-04-21T13:46:00.000+01:002015-04-21T13:46:16.472+01:00VARILIGHT Wins Queen's Award for Innovation 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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VARILIGHT RECEIVES THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE IN RECOGNITION OF ITS CONTINUOUS INNOVATION</h4>
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British electrical wiring accessory and dimmer switch manufacturer Doyle and Tratt Products Ltd, better known by its brand name VARILIGHT, has been named winner of the Queen's Award for Enterprise, the UK's highest accolade for business success, for the second time.<br />
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The Queen's Award was awarded to VARILIGHT in the category of Continuous Innovation in recognition of its success in bringing innovation to the wiring accessory market and, in particular, for its technological development in designing dimmer switches for LED lighting.<br />
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VARILIGHT's LED dimmer technology has brought significant growth to its business over the past two years, a trend that looks set to continue with the rapidly growing uptake in LED lighting from lighting designers, and increasingly householders.<br />
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As the UK's leading manufacturer of dimmer switches, Varilight were the first to react to the requirement for a dimmer switch to control LED lighting. The company undertook a complete redesign of the traditional dimmer switch to create its V-Pro series, which is equipped with features to optimise the dimming performance of LED lighting. For example, an adjustable minimum brightness setting enables the user to define the best dimming range for any given LED lighting load, eliminating flicker and exploiting the full dimming capability of individual LED lightbulbs. VARILIGHT's new V-Com series builds on the company's success by addressing the increasing need to control larger LED lighting loads.<br />
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This accolade is the latest in a string of awards for VARILIGHT who, as pioneers in lighting and dimming technologies, have been lighting up the electrical industry for over forty years. During this time, there has been a constant need to re-evaluate the dimmer switch as new lighting technology has emerged; especially the recent generations of energy-saving light sources which have come to dominate the market. Varilight has led the way in lighting control with a series of technical innovations.<br />
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Doyle and Tratt's Varilight brand is synonymous with quality, choice, value and innovation not only in technology but also in leading the market in on-trend decorative finishes across a comprehensive range of wiring accessories.<br />
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"We are delighted to have been recognised for this most prestigious of awards," says company chairman, Tony Doyle. "The V-Pro LED dimmer has become our flagship product and raised the profile of the VARILIGHT brand, bringing with it increased interest in our entire range of decorative dimmers, switches and sockets. With a new European range and other export initiatives, we are well-positioned to build on our success in the UK as we introduce our world class LED dimmer switches to international markets."<br />
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DOYLE AND TRATT PRODUCTS LTD </h4>
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Doyle and Tratt Products Ltd is a leading British manufacturer of dimmer switches and decorative switches and sockets, under the Varilight brand, supplying the International and UK retail markets, the trade and OEMs. The Horsham-based business has been manufacturing dimmer switches since its conception in 1972. Over the decades, VARILIGHT has met the challenges presented by new lighting technologies by continuing to evolve its range to deliver superior control of challenging loads such as dimmable LEDs. VARILIGHT's LED dimmer range now includes remote control dimmers with scene-setting capabilities. In recognition of innovation in lighting and lighting control, VARILIGHT was a previous winner of the Queen's Award in 2006, the inaugural winner of the "Innovation in Lighting Design" award at 100% Design in 2007 and a "Decade of Design" finalist at the Lighting Design Awards in 2012. Doyle and Tratt Products was also awarded the "Movers and Shakers" award by Decision magazine in 2015.<br />
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<a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/">www.varilight.co.uk</a><br />
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THE QUEEN'S AWARDS</h4>
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The Queen's Awards are made annually by Her Majesty The Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an Advisory Committee that includes representatives of Government, industry and commerce, and the trade unions. They are announced annually on 21 April, the Queen's birthday and awarded to businesses for outstanding achievement in International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development.<br />
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Winners of the Queen's Awards can expect an invitation to attend a special reception at Buckingham Palace and use The Queen's Award emblem in advertising, marketing and on packaging for a period of five years as a symbol of their quality and success.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gov.uk/queens-awards-for-enterprise">www.gov.uk/queens-awards-for-enterprise</a><br />
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Please contact Sandra Forte at Shere Marketing on 07791 627368 or email <a href="mailto:sandraf@sheremarketing.co.uk">sandraf@sheremarketing.co.uk</a>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-39745613660428427972015-04-09T17:41:00.002+01:002015-04-10T10:08:12.271+01:00VARILIGHT Grid Dimmers for Multiple Grid Systems<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYftk_GzfBzhN7jCVyDwluho3qzrtTWzJwLAM4Wfe20kLde1_07C2zAmxiHHfKDWFa_8xvfMq-DJd1tuYS_UJ_ttfa5HxyIrBkMlWIvq7lBilLH6QWrMZkaj6e7taEOHLFfBaedxqXznM/s1600/GJP100W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYftk_GzfBzhN7jCVyDwluho3qzrtTWzJwLAM4Wfe20kLde1_07C2zAmxiHHfKDWFa_8xvfMq-DJd1tuYS_UJ_ttfa5HxyIrBkMlWIvq7lBilLH6QWrMZkaj6e7taEOHLFfBaedxqXznM/s1600/GJP100W.jpg" height="373" width="400" /></a>VARILIGHT's superior dimming technology is now available as a multi-grid (.MG) dimmer option for MK, GET and Crabtree grid systems. Each grid dimmer is supplied with a selection of three grid fascias for compatibility with the various systems. A moulded spanner is also supplied for ease of fitting. <br />
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Of particular interest to installers will be the availability of the market-leading VARILIGHT <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/v-pro.html" target="_blank">V-Pro</a> and <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/v-com.html" target="_blank">V-Com</a> LED dimmers as grid options for multiple grid systems. Choose VARILIGHT V-Pro (product code GJP100W.MG) for between 1 and 10 dimmable LEDs per dimmer (up to a maximum of 100W). For larger LED loads up to 180W, choose the V-Com multi-grid dimmer (product code GKP180W.MG).<br />
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In addition to V-Pro, multi-grid dimmers are also available from VARILIGHT's <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/v-dim.html" target="_blank">V-Dim</a> series, which is suitable for incandescent lighting, including halogen and dimmable electronic transformers. Choose product code GP400W.MG for up to 400W. Other multi-grid options now available from VARILIGHT now include an <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/specialist-dimmers.html" target="_blank">F-series </a><a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/specialist-dimmers.html" target="_blank">dimmer for multiple 1 to 10V high-frequency ballasts or LED drivers</a> (GFP1M1W.MG) and an new on/off only module for non-dimmable loads (GH0W.MG). <br />
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Customers are reminded that a full range of grid dimmers, switches and fuse holders are available in the <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/ranges/powergrid-range.html" target="_blank">VARILIGHT PowerGrid grid system</a>. PowerGrid is available with low profile white, steel or chrome grid faceplates (with mini fixing screws) which coordinate with <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/ranges/screwless-low-profile.html" target="_blank">VARILIGHT Screwless wiring accessories</a>. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-9393502343663637512015-02-24T16:30:00.000+00:002015-03-13T12:18:22.514+00:00V-Com Series - LED Dimmers for Larger Loads<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/v-com.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKgjF2xARAH2ZAV8xhrFzfsnr_vAsuue_u0hnnzw6Bgo-f8oMSQmvi7XZVVYUuI3vn3wXj0ogvbC_xb7rs1rDc6wFaUPdt2aJHDlSj1nfREvOEao-Ar4tCF8eGyjtXveCoATDJELv3iM/s1600/V-Com.jpg" height="134" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/v-com.html" target="_blank">Choose V-Com Series Dimmers for High Wattage LED Loads</a></td></tr>
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To complement the popular V-Pro dimmer series for 1 to 10 dimmable LEDs, where a maximum load of 100W is recommended, VARILIGHT is launching an entirely new dimmer technology, called V-Com, which is capable of controlling higher wattage LED loads.<br />
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V-Com is primarily targeted at commercial installations, such as offices where large numbers of dimmable LED panels are installed, but V-Com is equally at home controlling larger loads in a domestic environment, for example in rooms with more than the V-Pro series maximum load of 10 downlights. <br />
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Customers with larger installations can now order V-Com dimmers rated up to 220W of dimmable LED lighting (180W on multi-gang and grid). A 400W version is also in the final stages of development. Just like V-Pro, V-Com series dimmers benefit from a programmable minimum brightness setting to deliver the best possible brightness range for a given LED load. In addition, intelligent overload protection and soft start features help extend product life. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">KSP221 - 1 Gang 220W V-Com Series Dimmer in Matt Chrome</td></tr>
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V-Com dimmers are push-on/off with rotary dimming and are offered across the vast range of Varilight decorative finishes as well as standard white faceplates. The product codes for V-Com dimmers begin with the letter K.<br />
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For example, in Varilight Matt Chrome the code KSP221 is for a 1 Gang 2 Way 220W Dimmer. Similarly, a 2-Gang 2 Way 2 x 180W Dimmer in Classic White has the code KQP182W.<br />
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Grid versions of V-Com rated for up to 180W of dimmable LEDs are available for the Varilight PowerGrid range (code GKP180W for white plastic and GKP180S for brushed steel, for example). Varilight also offer a "multi-grid" version in white (GKP180W.MG) which is supplied with fascias suitable for MK, GET and Crabtree grid systems.<br />
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For more information or to order V-Com dimmers please contact your Varilight supplier. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-1175028768147230022015-01-08T14:55:00.002+00:002015-01-08T14:55:56.445+00:00USB Charging Sockets from VARILIGHT with Port OptimisationWith the proliferation of devices occupying our homes, access to power sockets has become an increasingly frustrating issue. Varilight's new USB charging sockets offer a neat solution. Many phones and tablets are now supplied with USB charging cables but until now this meant booting up a PC or laptop to charge the devices or buying plug-in adapters.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">XS5U2B - USB Charging Socket Matt Chrome (Stainless Steel)</td></tr>
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Now with the addition of USB charging sockets to Varilight's range of decorative wiring accessories, double sockets are available with two USB charging ports in Classic Raised Profile, Ultraflat and Low Profile Screwless plate styles and many decorative finishes.<br />
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<b>Faster Charging</b><br />
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Charging times can be improved if USB charging ports are optimised for the type of device that is connected.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">XDQ5U2WS - USB Charging Socket Premium White Screwless<b><br /></b></td></tr>
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<b>Port Optimisation</b><br />
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Although either port can be used for any compatible device, Varilight USB charging sockets have ports optimised for Apple* and non-Apple devices so that a wide variety of phones and tablets can be charged at optimum speeds.<br />
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Further improvements in charging times can be made by connecting to only one of the USB ports at a time.<br />
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<b>Double Pole 13A Sockets</b><br />
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The two 13A socket outlets are unaffected by the addition of the USB ports and can be used in the usual way with no impact on the devices connected. <br />
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* Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-48133325158514951772014-07-08T11:40:00.002+01:002015-03-13T12:16:34.115+00:00Varilight TV Channel Launched<a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/images/logos/Varilight%20TV%20Promo%20small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.varilight.co.uk/images/logos/Varilight%20TV%20Promo%20small.jpg" height="200" width="142" /></a>Varilight has launched a new video channel, called <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/tv" target="_blank">Varilight TV</a></span>, on the <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEPrSQiKT-GkGkCJjJoUrQ" target="_blank">YouTube</a></span> platform. A series of "How To" videos will be released to help customers get the most from Varilight's extensive range of dimmer switches, switches, sockets and transformers. The first video is already available on the channel and demonstrates how to program Varilight V-Pro dimmers to optimise the performance of LED lighting.<br />
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"There are many aspects of our products that are easier to demonstrate in a video format than either in print or over the telephone," explains Andrew Wilson, Commercial Manager at Varilight. "The new Varilight TV channel gives us the opportunity to connect with our customers in a new and exciting way." <br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEPrSQiKT-GkGkCJjJoUrQ" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWT-7ydF_hf4sH1-uC5fLfaT5FZB3ZGQRZGI9MxCLi6clKQecUzYiuaN5-FEsEcwNUTDHoTyfikgowhpBGj1_JVrJmeLNNOnIQqLzrj6GRvZQXHFS_f0FFPj4PIMxv5qp3h7gephy_GEM/s1600/Varilight+TV+Snapshot.jpg" /></a>"Our first video explains how to access the programming functions of the Varilight V-Pro dimmer to optimise the performance of a given LED lighting load. Customers are shown how to select the most suitable dimming mode and adjust the minimum brightness setting of the dimmer to deliver the best possible dimming range from their dimmable LED lights".<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/tv" target="_blank">Varilight TV</a></span> can be viewed on the <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/" target="_blank">Varilight website</a></span> or on the dedicated channel on <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEPrSQiKT-GkGkCJjJoUrQ" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-91811176261969830342014-02-14T11:12:00.000+00:002014-02-14T11:12:09.442+00:00Red or Blue? "Top of the League" Dimmers, Switches and Sockets from VARILIGHT<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Whether your colours are nailed to the mast for footballing reasons or you just want to make a bold design statement, choosing the new Pillarbox Red and Reflex Blue additions to VARILIGHT's Lily range of wiring accessories guarantees a great finish. The new colours complement the retro, curved-edge, raised-profile faceplates of the </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">British Made </span></span>Lily range perfectly. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bold colours are all the rage and the new VARILIGHT finishes will coordinate with the colourful household appliances, soft furnishings and decorative accessories currently favoured by interior designers and widely available on </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the high street. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pillarbox Red switches and sockets are paired with black inserts and Reflex Blue with white.<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To order from the
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A range of retro pastel colours are also available in VARILIGHT's Lily Range all paired with white inserts: </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Rose Pink (.RP), Duck-Egg Blue (.DB), White Chocolate (.WC) and Beryl Green (.BG).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">In response to a renaissance in all things 1950s, Varilight have created a new range of retro wiring accessories. The “Lily” range features a curved-edge, raised-profile faceplate in four pastel colours that echo the style of a decade that saw bright colours being used for the first time in interior design, iconic “automobiles” and consumer products such as telephones and refrigerators.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Some commentators have suggested that today’s economic climate is behind the re-emergence of styles made popular in the 50s, a decade of post-war austerity. Varilight are keen to point out that the range is competitively priced and so will appeal for those on a wide range of budgets. For other</span>s it may simply be time for a change after a period where more muted colours have been popular. The four fresh colours offered by Varilight will certainly brighten up any interior design scheme.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Varilight is offering a wide selection of switches, sockets and dimmers in the Lily range in each of four pastel colours - rose pink, duck-egg blue, white chocolate (cream) and beryl green. The range will no doubt appeal to customers looking for switches and sockets to match the plethora of retro-styled household appliances now available on the high street. The pink and blue options are also ideal for children’s bedrooms while the cream and green versions would be a great choice to coordinate or contrast with kitchens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To order from the Lily range please use the following product code format. For example to order a 1-Gang 2-Way Switch in Duck-Egg Blue use product code XY1W.DB (The DB is replaced by RP for Rose Pink; WC for White Chocolate; BG for Beryl Green).</span><br />
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The V-Pro<span style="font-size: 85%;"><sup> TM</sup></span> dimmer range features intelligent overload protection, short circuit protection and is programmable with a choice of dimming modes. This makes the dimmer extremely versatile enabling it to deliver the best possible dimming performance for a given load. V-Pro<span style="font-size: 85%;"><sup> TM</sup></span> dimmers are suitable for controlling most dimmable LEDs, electronic low voltage transformers, mains halogen and traditional mains GLS lighting.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_aiJ8xzkqkZ8-eWhnsIaPKSzL_6Gp5s_cSQtAHYEm3OYsBEVLWZeE7OKIDoMCYMLZYzFUpUJI5KrNOyl5PQZRrFm47AB9ni6_0mUSO7VMHmXnHv0ip1h8PAjfRibYKzGHlZmnXB9hz0/s1600/jesi401ms.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659281122491202098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_aiJ8xzkqkZ8-eWhnsIaPKSzL_6Gp5s_cSQtAHYEm3OYsBEVLWZeE7OKIDoMCYMLZYzFUpUJI5KrNOyl5PQZRrFm47AB9ni6_0mUSO7VMHmXnHv0ip1h8PAjfRibYKzGHlZmnXB9hz0/s320/jesi401ms.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 198px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 296px;" /></a>With the prospect of householders increasingly replacing traditional lamps with energy-efficient alternatives, and LEDs in particular, installations can effectively be made "LED-ready". Even if LEDs are not part of an existing lighting scheme, by choosing to install Varilight's V-Pro<span style="font-size: 85%;"><sup> TM</sup></span> dimmers, an end-user can decide to switch to dimmable LEDs from an established brand at a future date without the need to upgrade their dimmers.<br />
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Full functionality can be achieved by choosing the Varilight<sup>®</sup> remote control handset, including a master control function which will switch several dimmers on and off simultaneously, enabling the user to recall the previous light settings or "scene". In addition, Eclique<span style="font-size: 85%;"><sup> TM</sup></span> dimmers are capable of learning to respond to a spare button on many existing infra-red remote control handsets.<br />
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Offered across Varilight's unrivalled range of decorative faceplate styles and finishes, an Eclique <span style="font-size: 85%;"><sup>TM</sup></span> dimmer is available to suit every interior design scheme. Eclique<span style="font-size: 85%;"><sup> TM</sup></span> dimming slaves are also available to be used alongside a master dimmer for two-way and multi-way control, enabling lights to be switched and dimmed from multiple locations.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-3842679728975731392011-11-18T11:34:00.015+00:002012-05-21T17:18:53.377+01:00VARILIGHT is Named as a Finalist in the Prestigious Lighting Design Awards 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSrtqMmL6TXVSeqoihNDCVsspWg_4RxCNs7My-Ny1xdrgbDFKVwIrZX3hWqDW5WLrwxovrOtbi0FOzBBPWGk5R4ycd3jPdk-_3n8evcwxYOjuuZsjoixP7GIEesqh83GN9h4b_wnf3ZY/s1600/LDA12+fin+logo.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676298038689442306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSrtqMmL6TXVSeqoihNDCVsspWg_4RxCNs7My-Ny1xdrgbDFKVwIrZX3hWqDW5WLrwxovrOtbi0FOzBBPWGk5R4ycd3jPdk-_3n8evcwxYOjuuZsjoixP7GIEesqh83GN9h4b_wnf3ZY/s320/LDA12+fin+logo.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 290px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>We are proud to announce that Varilight has been named as a Finalist for the 2012 Lighting Design Awards in the Lighting Controls category.<br />
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V-Pro dimmers are offered across the Varilight decorative electrical range with a wide choice of contemporary and traditional faceplate finishes available.<br />
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There has been an overwhelming level of interest in both V-Pro push-on/off, rotary dimmers and the new Eclique infrared touch/remote dimmer which has been shortlisted for the LDA award.<br />
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Managing Director, Dr Tony Doyle, explained why he is so delighted by the news, "At Varilight we thrive on new challenges and that has earned us a strong reputation for bringing innovation to the market. Reaching the finals of the Lighting Design Awards gives us a great platform to publicise what we believe to be ground-breaking technology. We have looked into the future (as far as we can see) and demanding loads such as dimmable LEDs are clearly set to become increasingly popular as replacements for conventional lighting. The technology we have developed can adapt to deliver an excellent dimming performance tailored to the characteristics of the load. We would encourage customers to choose V-Pro dimmers to future-proof their installations."<br />
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The final takes place on 21st March 2012.<br />
<a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/v-pro"><br />www.varilight.co.uk/v-pro</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-85045526363826829952011-10-04T09:52:00.008+01:002011-10-04T12:04:19.628+01:00VARILIGHT White Chocolate - La Crème de la Crème<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsB3Z3DTbzNG3UYYNjmKmsaVjFf5XC7rKxkeJ8cGeHPWaq8PTpsTLRDDBszzFWoY2DR3q4xZJjCYH_1QtfUPQ_X2c8MVVmtERNJn9PCC6UYGEekJKhfSwgJWDPcgUUGj68cBMtYKMhQAg/s1600/xdw1s.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsB3Z3DTbzNG3UYYNjmKmsaVjFf5XC7rKxkeJ8cGeHPWaq8PTpsTLRDDBszzFWoY2DR3q4xZJjCYH_1QtfUPQ_X2c8MVVmtERNJn9PCC6UYGEekJKhfSwgJWDPcgUUGj68cBMtYKMhQAg/s320/xdw1s.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659567225951420882" border="0" /></a>With the trend towards high-gloss surfaces in contemporary interior design continuing to gather pace and the enduring appeal of cream in more traditional homes, the launch of Varilight's new White Chocolate high-gloss cream finish has been well-timed.<br /><br />Offered in Varilight's Dimension Screwless range, the White Chocolate finish is paired with coordinating polished chrome switch rockers, toggles, control knobs and buttons. A wide range of switches, sockets, connection units and dimmer switches are available. White Chocolate PowerGrid and DataGrid faceplates are also available which, paired with polished chrome PowerGrid modules and white DataGrid modules, extend the core assortment making the range suitable for a wide variety of projects and applications including kitchens, living and dining rooms and bedrooms.<br /><br />To order items from the White Chocolate range, the letter "W" should be used to denote the finish in Varilight's standard stock coding system. For example, the code for a 1-Gang 2-Way 10A Rocker Switch is XDW1S.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-65934730512529504112011-06-08T10:39:00.012+01:002015-03-13T12:09:56.005+00:00V-Pro: The New Name for VARILIGHT Trailing-Edge<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgztkgLJi0E8dqgQb9dlqpznI1O_ZiinB7FKIkSx-1MO4dNRY-jl_wP12iVn-5RcNqnShr_n0h43wpZdT-9TazK6WnyNC9fWTHdl1vHrhO5ebo9JtkXOafLxR7-fbQxsFMI9qY3vavxK98/s1600/v-pro.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615782413624428642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgztkgLJi0E8dqgQb9dlqpznI1O_ZiinB7FKIkSx-1MO4dNRY-jl_wP12iVn-5RcNqnShr_n0h43wpZdT-9TazK6WnyNC9fWTHdl1vHrhO5ebo9JtkXOafLxR7-fbQxsFMI9qY3vavxK98/s320/v-pro.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 98px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 236px;" /></a><br />
V-Pro is the new name for our intelligent trailing-edge dimmer range (formerly known as J-series dimmers). <a href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/v-pro.html">V-Pro dimmers </a>are extremely versatile and perform superbly with most dimmable LEDs. The range was developed with Philips MasterLED and Toshiba dimmable LEDs but performs well with most other brands of dimmable LED as well. In addition to most dimmable LEDs, the V-Pro dimmer is also suitable for traditional mains voltage lighting, mains halogen, dimmable electronic low voltage transformers and dimmable CFLs. VARILIGHT trailing-edge dimmers produce a very gentle waveform which equips them be extremely versatile and extends lamp life considerably. V-Pro dimmers are programmable with a choice of dimming modes and an adjustable minimum brightness setting for enhanced compatibility. Item codes for V-Pro dimmers begin with a J. Already available are V-Pro 1- or 2-way push on/off, rotary dimmers. V-Pro touch/remote control versions are currently in development and are expected to be available by the end of 2011.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-77838815574814463002010-03-24T17:15:00.008+00:002010-03-25T11:01:27.079+00:00J-Series Trailing-Edge Intelligent Dimmers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkgD5QkS8Wn6tMyPB3UKD3CVQWtI_elxJe2kzfYbR3_SD8qKeyinfi6Vxu3hdWMTeYhO_JzH43n9lMK5ecOeUOPllzgKkwmBmTdX3d9Gl77mcsaEKHqi2nEB4GqK2b1RHlNdCwozL_z4/s1600-h/hn3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkgD5QkS8Wn6tMyPB3UKD3CVQWtI_elxJe2kzfYbR3_SD8qKeyinfi6Vxu3hdWMTeYhO_JzH43n9lMK5ecOeUOPllzgKkwmBmTdX3d9Gl77mcsaEKHqi2nEB4GqK2b1RHlNdCwozL_z4/s320/hn3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416199838338593794" border="0" /></a>Our new trailing-edge intelligent dimmer switches are designed to control a wide variety of loads. The output from the dimmer is gentler on the load than the IQ intelligent dimmer series and so you can expect longer lamp life.<br /><br />The new dimmers will be available in all ranges and are rated at 1-gang 2-way 400W, 2-gang 2-way 2x250W, 3-gang 2-way 3x300w, 4-gang 2-way 4x250W.<br /><br />They are suitable for controlling standard incandescent mains voltage lighting, mains halogen, electronic transformers and Varilight dimmable CFLs. J-series dimmers are not recommended for use with wire wound transformers, fans or motors.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-88418634007093186132009-12-17T09:34:00.018+00:002010-11-04T13:04:28.656+00:00"Impulse" Push-On/Off Switches from VARILIGHT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8cbyCmvKbW8jHUYtRh2z774jlpG8Eivr6kKFb4IwhmnWcTNqGzaKC3mp1lLApl57knUpEivFsXoL_Ysdp2T4jMkOjbKpV2H8Em4IDsofusHY6pjp3X5FzGGKVLhfpdSCpGLipz4g0WE/s1600-h/idss001s.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8cbyCmvKbW8jHUYtRh2z774jlpG8Eivr6kKFb4IwhmnWcTNqGzaKC3mp1lLApl57knUpEivFsXoL_Ysdp2T4jMkOjbKpV2H8Em4IDsofusHY6pjp3X5FzGGKVLhfpdSCpGLipz4g0WE/s320/idss001s.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416141798554195426" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;">We are pleased to reveal an exciting addition to the VARILIGHT range of decorative wiring accessories - "Impulse" Push-On/Push-Off Switches. A stylish alternative to rocker or toggle switches, impulse switches are rated at 6A. They are currently offered in 1- and 2-gang versions and will be available as 3- and 4-gang later in 2010.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Impulse switches can also be used in combination with VARILIGHT touch/remote dimmers on multi-gang faceplates for circuits containing loads that cannot be dimmed. These combinations are not stock coded so please order from your supplier by describing the combination you require.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">If used in combination with VARILIGHT "Switch Dimmable" low energy light bulbs (CFLs) an additional feature called "Impuls</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family: arial;">e Dimming" can be utilised. With impulse dimming a light touch triggers the dimming cycle of switch dimmable lighting. A second light touch resets the light level. A full push switches the light on or off.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.varilight.co.uk/impulse">www.varilight.co.uk/impulse</a><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654635857634830866.post-28190949213906432412009-12-11T10:51:00.007+00:002009-12-11T12:01:16.238+00:00Decorative Rockers for Fused Spurs and 20A Switches<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcOeR0UQ28ck445NmJSxFQA9ES0xD82s3OviAAodJLO8D04tYIm_9Iw5YYzu8BgRrDxNpQOOV9RjQr3q42mldkfGf7sKm8nHPVMge20TDnekMqUYJS3ppTTL2i8V5n-4eFuZHUdo4QDY/s1600-h/xdm6nds.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcOeR0UQ28ck445NmJSxFQA9ES0xD82s3OviAAodJLO8D04tYIm_9Iw5YYzu8BgRrDxNpQOOV9RjQr3q42mldkfGf7sKm8nHPVMge20TDnekMqUYJS3ppTTL2i8V5n-4eFuZHUdo4QDY/s320/xdm6nds.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413940210832258274" border="0" /></a>Decorative metal versions of Fused Spurs and 20A Double Pole Switches have now been added to Varilight's Classic, Ultraflat & Screwless ranges. The new versions are available with or without neons and the fused spurs as switched and unswitched.<br /><br />The new products complement the existing range of decorative metal rockers already available for 10A 2-Way Switches, 10A Intermediate Switches and 13A Double Pole Sockets and the decorative control knobs on Dimmers and the decorative Toggle Switches.<br /><br />The product shown is a Switched Fused Spur with Neon in the Varilight Screwless Mocha range (Product Code XDM6NDS).<br /><br />To order the decorative version of a product, replace the "B" (black) or "W" (white) in the product code with a "D" for decorative. For example, to order a decorative version of product code XC6W (Classic Bevel-Edge Mirror Chrome Switched Fused Spur with White Insert), please use order product code XC6D. Similarly, for the Screwless Low Profile XDC20NBS, please order the decorative version using product code XDC20NDS.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com