6 best dimmers

The popularity of dimmers is growing every year. These are devices that allow you not only to turn the light on or off, but also to regulate the intensity of illumination. Thanks to the dimmers you can make the room multifunctional. For example, turn a comfortable room to watch TV in a bright room with a festive table. In addition, dimmers save energy and extend the life of light bulbs. There are many dimmers on the domestic market, which differ in price and functionality. Choose the optimal model will help the recommendations of our experts.

How to choose a dimmer

Varieties. To work in the lighting system can be used dimmers of several types.

1. Mechanical models are classic potentiometers that are controlled by the simplest circuit. They are simple and durable in work, differ in reasonable price. But not always their appearance and management method suits modern consumers.
2. Electronic dimmers allow you to adjust the intensity of illumination by contact or contactless. Most users are interested in models with remote control. To do this, apply ultrasonic or infrared technology. The most advanced devices can be controlled via the Internet.

Dimmer power. When choosing a dimmer, it is important to correctly calculate the maximum power of all the lighting devices in one circuit. To do this, sum up the power of the light bulbs, add another 20% to the result. If you plan to install a combination of two dimmers, then 25% is added. Power reserve is required so that at full load the unpleasant buzz of the dimmer or the lamp does not appear.

Regulator type. All dimmers that are driven by the contact method can be divided into three types.

1. Rotary mechanisms are convenient and familiar in work. But to turn on or turn off the light, you must fully turn the wheel.
2. Rotary-push models allow you to turn on and off the light by simply pressing the round handle. And the intensity of lighting is regulated by the usual turn of the wheel.
3. Push button dimmers do not have round knobs. They do not look different from ordinary keyboard switches To change the brightness of the lamps, it is necessary to press the key and hold it for a while. In some models there is a second button, it allows you to record several options for light exposure.

We selected 6 best dimmers for review. All of them are sold in the stores of our country. The distribution of places took into account the opinion of the expert community and consumer reviews.

Top dimmer rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top dimmer rating	1	Schneider Electric SEDNA SDN2200521	1 278 ₽
	2	Werkel WL01-DM600-LED / Dimmer Illuminated (White)	1 497 ₽
	3	LEGRAND Valena Life 300W	2 960 ₽
	4	Schneider Electric Blanca BLNSS040012	1 876 ₽
	5	IKEA TRADFRI Wireless dimmer (003.478.31)	601 ₽
	6	IEK QUARTA EDK10-K01-03-DM, white	241 ₽

Schneider Electric SEDNA SDN2200521

Rating: 4.9

Experts saw the optimal price-quality ratio in the Schneider Electric SEDNA SDN2200521 dimmer. The French development is made in different countries of the world (Hungary, China, Spain), due to which it is possible to offer consumers an attractive price. The dimmer of the rotary-push type is designed for use in a household electrical grid (220 V, 60-500 W). Switching on and off lighting devices occurs by pressing the knob. The dimmer is easy to install, it can replace a conventional switch, thanks to the quick-clamping terminals, the wire is easily attached to the regulator, the bare ends are isolated from each other by a special separator. Experts gave dimmer first place in our ranking.

Users have no comments on the price, quality and functionality of the switch.

Werkel WL01-DM600-LED / Dimmer Illuminated (White)

Rating: 4.8

Practical and stylish design attracted the attention of experts Werkel WL01-DM600-LED dimmer. Swedish-Chinese device is designed to adjust the incandescent and halogen light. The mode of operation of the device is easy to control by the intensity of the glow contour LED-backlight. The manufacturer used to create a body durable polycarbonate, which is resistant to mechanical stress. The modern appearance of the dimmer makes it versatile, it will harmoniously fit into any interior. For the elegance and economy of SMD LEDs, the model becomes the silver medalist of our rating.

Domestic users praise the dimmer for practicality, effective illumination and affordable price.

LEGRAND Valena Life 300W

Rating: 4.7

The widest range of lighting devices can work with LEGRAND Valena Life dimmer. These are not only incandescent and halogen lamps, but fluorescent and LED devices. The power range is from 5 to 300 W, which is slightly lower than the leaders of the rating. Plays dimmer and in terms of price, the model is the most expensive in our review. The dimmer remembers the last setting; when the lamps are turned on, the lighting level is set continuously for 2 seconds. The device is installed in a standard niche of the switch; a turning mechanism is used to adjust the light intensity.

Users are satisfied with the versatility of the dimmer, the quality of its manufacture and reliability. Of the minuses there is a high price and power limit.

Schneider Electric Blanca BLNSS040012

Rating: 4.6

The Schneider Electric Blanca BLNSS040012 dimmer can operate with low-voltage lamps. The total power of lighting devices is limited to 400 W, it can be halogens, incandescent lamps and LED devices. The device has a turn-and-push construction; a monoblock is installed only in single-station mounting boxes. No additional wiring is required for the connection, the manufacturer has provided electronic dimmer protection in case of overload. For the embossed rotary regulator, the experts included the device in our rating.

The versatility of the dimmer, many users consider the advantage of the French device. But the Russian assembly is not always of European quality.

IKEA TRADFRI Wireless dimmer (003.478.31)

Rating: 4.5

The company IKEA has developed a series of devices for the organization of lighting in accordance with the concept of "smart home". The IKEA TRADFRI wireless dimmer works in conjunction with “smart” lamps of the same series. At the same time, the device is able to control the operation of 10 lamps.Thanks to the magnetic sole, the wireless dimmer can be mounted on steel surfaces. The device is powered by battery energy, the range is 10 m. Experts included the development of the Dutch manufacturer in our rating for an innovative approach.

Users are still eyeing the wireless dimmer. To get the full range of benefits from a modern device, serious investments are required to move to the concept of "smart home".

IEK QUARTA EDK10-K01-03-DM, white

Rating: 4.4

You can enjoy all the advantages of dimmers using the most affordable model IEK QUARTA EDK10-K01-03-DM. The Chinese manufacturer preferred the classic rotary dimmer design. The device is designed to control the lighting system up to 400 watts. The budget dimmer has some limitations, it is not suitable for use with fluorescent and LED lamps. The internal device also looks modest, the wires are fixed with the help of clamping screws. The cross-sectional area of ​​an aluminum or copper conductor should be no more than 2.5 square meters. mm Experts included a dimmer in our rating for affordability and ease of operation.

Users in the reviews report about the unreliability of the device, the most complaints are sent to the fixing clamps.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.