Dimmer switches are used to control, monitor and manage various devices, but mostly they are installed to control the lighting system in new and older buildings. 1500 watt dimmer switches and those with lower wattage allow you to control lighting by raising and lowering the brightness in the light bulb. You can automatically set the lights to dim at a particular time with the use of smart control. The functions of a dimmer switch can vary, as manufacturers offer different types of devices. You can turn the lights on and off, set the color shade and even choose between lighting scenes. It is also possible to separately purchase sensors and connect them to a dimmer switch. This way you will receive data on your smartphone about the water pool and ambient air temperatures. A built-in sensor, such as in a Qubino Mini dimmer, can also measure the energy consumption of a single light bulb and other connected devices.
1000, 1500 and 2000 watt dimmer switch in different types
Dimmer switches, such as a 1000 watt dimmer switch, 1500 watt dimmer switch and 2000 watt dimmer switch that support high wattage lights and multiple lights are available in different types. The same applies to dimmer switches with lower wattage. All device types have in common that they offer an on/off function for better control of power consumption. Yet, other technologies also offer advanced functions. Dimmers are manufactured and designed in four basic designs. Touch screen dimmer switches are mostly installed on the wall. Slide dimmers with or without a button, allow you to control the intensity and light brightness by sliding a switch up and down or forth and back. There is also a rotary dimmer for manually dimming the lights with on/off switch. Integrated smart dimmer switches, such as a Qubino Mini dimmer, are mostly used in modern smart homes. They operate through a central smart hub on a wireless connection.
From 1000 to 2000 watt dimmer switch – calculating the maximum load
Dimmers are measured either in volt-amperes (VA) or watts (W). The most common wattage ratings include 150 watts for a single light bulb, and 300, 600 and 1000 watt dimmer switch. Dimmers under 1000 watts are considered low wattage. These devices dissipate heat through metal mounting straps. A high wattage 1500 watt dimmer switch and a 2000 watt dimmer switch requires extended heat sinks to handle additional heat that is building up. The load mustn’t exceed dimmers’ design limits, as devices need to meet the demands of a so-called maximum load. Surpassing maximum loads can result in dimmer failure. The most accurate approach to calculate capacity for LED dimmer switches is to divide the maximum load by 10. For example, a 1000 watt dimmer switch shouldn’t have more than 100 W of light bulbs connected to the device. It means that the maximum load is ten 100 W LED dimmable bulbs.
Smart home Qubino Mini dimmer with main characteristics
High wattage 1500 watt dimmer switch and 2000 watt dimmer switch mostly operate in bigger business premises and facilities, such as tourist facilities, warehouses, shopping centers, etc. Low wattage devices, such as 200-watt Qubino Mini dimmer that works as a MOSFET switching light device, are used in households and smaller business premises, as they can fulfill the needs of an integrated lighting system in a home. Qubino Mini dimmer runs on a wireless Z-Wave network. Via a smartphone or a computer, you can manage different functions, including switching the lights on/off, dimming, setting period, and measuring energy consumption. Qubino Mini dimmer as a trailing-edge dimmer is the only Z-Wave dimmer in the market that doesn’t need any minimum load power. Therefore, you can connect the pre-installed low power light bulbs that have minimum power load no bigger than 0 W. The device supports all types of dimmable light bulbs, including halogen, fluorescent, and LED dimmable light bulbs.
Easy installation of a small dimmer
The Qubino Mini dimmer is one quarter smaller than any other available smart home wireless dimmer in the market. The small dimmer can easily fit in even the shallowest, crowded with wires and the smallest flush mounting electrical boxes of all types. It also offers quick and easy installation behind a classic wall switch in any room of the house. These features of a small dimmer help reducing installation time and expenses, as you can complete the whole process by yourself. With the use of a Qubino Mini dimmer, you don’t have to worry about established electrical wiring in your house, as universal small dimmer works with or without the neutral line. You can install the device and connect it in a 2-wire and also 3-wire lighting installation system. After installation and connection to the power supply, you can easily add the device to a Z-Wave wireless network.
