New Lighting Solutions

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k984942 (archived)
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Posted October 13, 2009 at 06:46 GMT
#1889786

Hi All,

 

I’m bracing myself for a barrage of’ we’ve been through this 100 times’!

 

However, I was wondering if there have been any developments in the Beo4/A9 controllable lighting solution arena?

 

I’ve ready many threads on the subject, listing all the various solutions out there, e.g. Lutron Rania, JBMedia etc etc. I was just hoping that there may be something that ticks all the boxes:

 

1. Reasonably priced (£225 for a single gang B&O compatible Rania when the non-B&O version is less than half price just annoys me!)

2. Good quality, both inherently and to the touch

3. A direct replacement of a standard UK wall switch with no additional wiring or work necessary.

4. Comes in one gang and two gang versions (I believe the Lutron B&O Rania comes in one gang only – please correct me if I’m wrong)

5. Good response to a Beo4 – I’m just not used to having to point a remote control anymore!

 

Any advice would be gratefully received

 

 

 

Keith Saunders
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Keith Saunders
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Posted October 13, 2009 at 07:03 GMT
#1889787

You are correct, there has been much discussion on this subject over the years particular after B&O stopped selling the LC2.

If you want to control any of these lighting products other than the B&O compatible Lutron and similar with the Beo4 without a converter then the options still remain small. However if you are willing to move to using a Beo5, then your options increase dramatically including control of a double Lutron Rania (non B&O compatible version) because you can programme the Beo5 with 3rd party IR control.

Location: Hampshire, England

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PhilLondon
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Posted October 13, 2009 at 08:26 GMT
#1889788

Aludim or Bossdim (which are actually the same product) can be a perfect replacement for the LC2.

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k984942 (archived)
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Posted October 13, 2009 at 09:28 GMT
#1889789

Thanks for the tip PhilLondon but I'm more looking for light switches on the walls rather than a dimmer for a table lamp etc

Thanks for your help none the less

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Toubro
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Posted October 13, 2009 at 10:04 GMT
#1889790

This is a danish standard size Beo4/5 compatible dimmer for wallmounting. Unfortunately this is the only solution I know that is this small. I don't know about how good it is at receiving the signal, but these would definitely be my choice.

It is also touch sensitive.

You can read more about it here: http://shop.oneremote.dk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2456&osCsid=q9ihtki0omc3cj8sb2akq5o1j7

Although other danish webshops has them for half the price of the above link.

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k984942 (archived)
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Posted October 13, 2009 at 14:13 GMT
#1889791

Looks promising Toubro!!

Does anyone have any further information about them?

Anyone already use them?

Do they tick my boxes (especially easy installation)?

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k984942 (archived)
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Posted October 15, 2009 at 08:48 GMT
#1889792

Looks like we may have a winner!

Bosscom have just come out with the BossDim Wall!

Looks like it ticks all the boxes except the size which I believe is a little smaller than UK standard.

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PhilLondon
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Posted October 15, 2009 at 08:55 GMT
#1889793

You have to be a bit carefull as well as in the UK the wiring is different and does not necessaraly give you access to both the Neutral and the Live cables.

 

Keith Saunders
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Keith Saunders
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Posted October 15, 2009 at 09:11 GMT
#1889794

I agree with Phil in that UK house wiring electrical standards do not normally have a "neutral" wire in the switch box.

Equally most recently designed dimmers do not need a neutral wire because they are wired "inline" in the live connection.

Location: Hampshire, England

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kokomo (archived)
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Posted October 15, 2009 at 10:45 GMT
#1889795

For goodness sake B&O you must see there is a demand for lighting control, so why not simply produce an LC3?

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