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SHOULD ALL LED DIMMER SWITCHES💡HAVE THIS FEATURE? - MK BASE LED DIMMER

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2024 ж. 30 Сәу.
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Dimming LEDs can be a challenge that can be solved by choosing the right dimmer and pairing it with a suitable dimmable LED lamp. However, with so many different lamp types and brands on the market to get low end dimming right you set to adjust the dimmer.
In this video, we review the MK BASE dimmer and test its performance on a range of popular lamp types.
Check out the full MK Base range review here 👉 • BACK to BASICS - The N...
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== CHAPTERS =============================
00:00 Mk base range - dimmer switch
03:10 Low end setting from the front panel
03:30 Testing with LED incandescent lamps
04:40 Testing with LED strip
06:00 Testing with GU10 lamps
06:25 Does lamp quality make a difference?
07:20 Dimmer load rating
07:40 What's the compromise?
08:20 Common depth of faceplate across MK Base range
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  • Check out the full MK Base range review here 👉 kzhead.info/sun/a6utYbSlg3Weg2g/bejne.html

    @efixx@efixx2 жыл бұрын

  • it is a great feature but its a shame they couldnt hide it behind the dimmer knob

    @brianhewitt8618@brianhewitt86182 жыл бұрын

    • Great idea 👍🏻

      @efixx@efixx2 жыл бұрын

    • Exactly. They could fit a larger control knob which would cover slotted know of the potentiometer.

      @18in80@18in802 жыл бұрын

    • Or have a secondary face-plate which unclips without revealing the wiring.

      @iAmTheSquidThing@iAmTheSquidThing Жыл бұрын

  • Fabulous kit.

    @cypeman8037@cypeman80372 жыл бұрын

  • Thank you sir How does tweeking brings in complete effectiveness of dimmer into play,?

    @surendersingal2192@surendersingal21927 ай бұрын

  • Good idea MK.

    @stevendouglas3860@stevendouglas38602 жыл бұрын

  • Bloody good you two. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    @PHealey1981@PHealey19812 жыл бұрын

    • thanks paul

      @efixx@efixx2 жыл бұрын

  • Good honest review and pretty neat having the potentiometer on the front. BG Nexus have a spacer where the back box is too shallow (bit of a hack I know) - MK have the same?

    @londonviewer3483@londonviewer34832 жыл бұрын

  • On the dimming cheap dimmable lamps, you can also use a better dimmer to get better low end performance, which if there are a lot of lamps can be significantly cheaper. I'm not enamoured by the Varilight V-Pro dimmers, but I've not yet found anything else that comes close to their performance and features. I often want to dim the high end as well as the low end. I think my biggest frustration with them is the super slow soft start that cannot be adjusted.

    @mowcius@mowcius2 жыл бұрын

    • I feel exactly the same. I don't think "soft start" is a feature, it's just annoying. It reminds me of CFL bulbs which took a while to warm up. And it makes the dimmer more difficult to adjust to the level you want.

      @iAmTheSquidThing@iAmTheSquidThing Жыл бұрын

  • Yeah, I think I’d want the electronic stand-on-your-head learning mode for looks.

    @JasperJanssen@JasperJanssen Жыл бұрын

  • From my last comment having the dimmer were it needs to be pushed in to trim the low-end. A dual preset in the same package were the shaft is pushed in to turn the low-end potentiometer in side the unit. Easy not pot on the side. As am thinking different brand of LED lights will need a slightly different setting.

    @alunroberts1439@alunroberts14392 жыл бұрын

    • Excellent idea of yours, as a slight variartion - pull to set, because less likely to be pulled accidently whereas 'leaning' on it whilst passing may occur more often.

      @oldbutstillcurious3615@oldbutstillcurious36152 жыл бұрын

  • hmm, could those dimmers work with 110 volt or with cieling fans?

    @brotheradam@brotheradam Жыл бұрын

  • Could you do a video for the useability and the regs (in how they comply) with regards to the old 3A and 5A socket outlets???

    @markhardacre1@markhardacre12 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Mark - we'll put it on the Q&A list.

      @efixx@efixx2 жыл бұрын

    • Bs546 sockets were commonly 2Amp 5Amp and 15Amp. Don’t remember seeing a 3Amp version.

      @jamesdyas542@jamesdyas5422 жыл бұрын

    • @@jamesdyas542 correct, there was no 3A version

      @timbo19@timbo192 жыл бұрын

    • These sockets are mainly used in commercial and industrial

      @robertburrows6612@robertburrows66122 жыл бұрын

    • They are useful when it is necessary to have a non-standard outlet for specific loads to stop people trying to plug in unsuitable appliances. My reading of BS7671 suggests that they are still perfectly legal as long as correctly rated circuit protection is in place.

      @davidfaraday7963@davidfaraday79632 жыл бұрын

  • Good evening gents! Does anyone have recommendations for y.y. Flex insulation strippers? I have tried the Knipex ergo strip but have had poor success with it. It's that or a knife right now but I have a job coming up with a few hundred lengths of it so all suggestions are greatly appreciated.

    @anne_frank_@anne_frank_2 жыл бұрын

    • Try one of these - you can adjust the cutting depth - kzhead.info/sun/pquFhcykhIOFrYE/bejne.html

      @efixx@efixx2 жыл бұрын

    • @@efixx looks good, thank you kindly. I'll give it a go.

      @anne_frank_@anne_frank_2 жыл бұрын

  • Quality review guys, the dimmer itself doesn't look very appealing to the eyes. I'm a little unsure about this one. 🤔

    @rayc1503@rayc15032 жыл бұрын

  • Is the feature a rope edge brass cover

    @acespark1@acespark12 жыл бұрын

    • Not yet - but stay tuned a treat for rope edge fans coming very soon!

      @efixx@efixx2 жыл бұрын

  • Seems like electricity and lighting in the UK is a pain. Maybe it is the higher voltage or paranoid regulatory folks but in most US. states a homeowner can replace an existing outlet or switch legally with no hassles. One of my favorite dimmers is the Lutron Skylark dimmer. Once installed there is a small finger adjustable switch that allows you to set the low end, dimmed value. Just put the faceplate on and the adjustment pot is covered. Considering how long LED bulbs last you shouldn’t have to reset that pot.

    @mikecumbo7531@mikecumbo75312 жыл бұрын

    • Always good to hear of how things are done in usa, thanks. The faceplate idea seems to be an excellent idea - we do have gridswitches in uk that have an exterior faceplates. Historically gridswitches have not been particularly popular in houses but are being fitted more often now, especially when multiple switch modules are needed at a single location.

      @oldbutstillcurious3615@oldbutstillcurious36152 жыл бұрын

  • My thinking is why not have this set up so the dimer is pushed in and adjusted for the low-end.

    @alunroberts1439@alunroberts14392 жыл бұрын

    • lots of variants on the "how to set low end" - on most rotary dimmers pushing the pot is also the on / off function.

      @efixx@efixx2 жыл бұрын

    • @@efixx My thinking is push in so it locks in to the second preset a bit like on old old old car radios were you pushed in the volume to I just the volume the back speakers.

      @alunroberts1439@alunroberts14392 жыл бұрын

  • Perfect if you work in or visit a broths 🤣👍 all you need now is for the lamps to be Red

    @Dog-whisperer7494@Dog-whisperer74942 жыл бұрын

    • efixx red?

      @efixx@efixx2 жыл бұрын

    • @@efixx now that’s an idea, Coat the lamps in red with the eFix logo so when you dim them they fill the room with the eFix logo 😂👍👍👍 Great video guy’s as always 👍❤️⚡️

      @Dog-whisperer7494@Dog-whisperer74942 жыл бұрын

  • So you can install and adjust it no treble at but not so ace on looks . Looks cheapo

    @christastic100@christastic1002 жыл бұрын

    • with the lights dimmed you'll hardly see it!

      @efixx@efixx2 жыл бұрын

  • double box, no 2 way so retrofits limited..I'm out....the min dim thing is done at install and nobody cares after that....other than that the base range is ok have trialled some and would use but nowhere I use has them in stock, order only.

    @MrGrumpyjohn01@MrGrumpyjohn012 жыл бұрын

  • Or you could just not be so picky over a light 😂😂

    @Happy-mh8xq@Happy-mh8xq2 жыл бұрын

  • Surprised to see you contemplating the use of nasty old round pin plugs with unsafe, uninsulated live pins. Bad idea.

    @JimWhitaker@JimWhitaker2 жыл бұрын

    • You can get insulated versions

      @efixx@efixx2 жыл бұрын

  • I’ve always used MK accessories unless the client asks for something different. This MK switch is the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen. They have lost their way big time

    @paulasser1589@paulasser15892 жыл бұрын

  • It looks nasty

    @Reachoman@Reachoman2 жыл бұрын
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