My question relates to a commercial building, but the theory I guess is common to all.
Can I safely use a 230v dimmer circuit to feed a general lighting rig? I need to drop a 32A Ceeform cable to a portable show stand and have been advised not to. I believe the person who has made the statement, but want why it would be a problem? My logic says that a dimmer set at 230v should have no problem in supplying a 500w (2Amp) lighting circuit!
Best Answer
You can't put a dimmer on a socket, unless it is a special socket type only used for lighting. If there is a possibility of someone plugging a motor into it, nope.
The Ceeform family of sockets have quite a variety of keying, and they are specifically used for theater lighting... so it's definitely possible.