MODE Slider Dimmer 20-1500W (surface mounting) / 1200W (flush mounting) for Leading Edge Mains Dimmable Lighting

When it comes to lighting design, there's a common dilemma in the hospitality industry. Restaurants, public houses, bars, and other establishments often require a high level of lighting - which means a lot of lights. At the same time, those lights need to be dimmed in the evenings. Why is that? Why do restaurants and bars so often dim their lights at night when often they are at "full blast" during the day? We've asked around, and nobody seems sure. There are two common theories, though: Why You Should Dim Your Restaurant's Lights One theory goes that dimmer lights create a more relaxed, comfortable, even a romantic atmosphere (although conspiracy theorists claim it's just to increase customer turnover and thus increase sales). There is also the contrast theory, which goes that if your customers are coming in out of the dark, it can take a while for their eyes to properly adjust to bright lights - so they couldn't even read the menu! Whichever theory you like, you'll need to keep the level of light even throughout the place to make sure there aren't any spots that are too bright or too dark - which can often be a pain. And in hospitality, it's important to be able to control that easily from a single location. A High-Load Dimmer Switch for 1500W of Lighting The Mode Lighting SD1500 is a high-load slide dimmer switch with a maximum load capacity of 1500W on a single switch. For lighting, the switch can also operate neon and low-voltage lighting. This means it can dim a lot of lights from behind-the-scenes. 1500W means 25 60W bulbs - or about 136 11W CFLs! The lights are dimmed without flicker to ensure your customers' (and employees') comfort and enjoyment. Once installed, adjusting the light level is easy with the clear white-on-black legends and large slider for simple but precise manual control. Even better: the SD1500 can be fitted in a standard two-gang surface box, so a refurbishment needn't be a long and drawn-out process.Best Dimmer for Restaurant Lights

Not sure if you noticed the Mode SD1500 Slider Dimmer - an energy-saving device from Mode Lighting, available both in-store at the Sparks and Lights Showroom and online in our catalogue! The SD1500 is a MODE 1500W Slider Dimmer - a Mode Lighting SD1500 mains voltage dimmer.The MODE Slide Dimmer SD1500 is designed to provide a high standard of lighting control without a flicker to operate all types of resistive and inductive loads including neon and low-voltage lighting.The unit has a matt black anodized front panel and is supplied with a Marshall Tufflex two-gang plastic surface box for ease of installation. The Mode SD1500 Slider Dimmer - Mains Voltage 1500W Dimmer Power Handling capacity 1500w; Operates all types of leading-edge dimmable lighting; Panel mounted fuse and LED indicator; Quick Blow Fuse for complete triac protection; Easy to install; Supplied with two gang back box for surface or flush wall mounting; Complies with EC EMC and Low Voltage Directives; Complies to EMC Emission Standard EN55015 / EMC Immunity Standard EN61547 / Harmonics Standard EN60555-2; Mains Voltage: 220-250 volt, 50-60Hz; Mains Current: 6.3 amp maximum; Output: Single channel of 6.3 amps resistive or inductive; Load Fuse: IEC60127 HBC 8A (F); Load: 20-1500 watts; All Mode products are guaranteed for a two-year period; Earth: This product must be earthed; Plate Finish: Black anodised / White legend; Dimensions: Overall Height 178mm; Width 120mm; Depth 45mm; Fixing Centres: 168mm; Packed Size: 206mm x 127mm x 84mm; Packed Weight: 0.5kgs; All types of resistive mains tungsten lamps and inductive loads including - low voltage lamps and neon; Best-selling MODE dimmer, especially for those who need to dim up to 1500W.Buy Mode SD1500 Slider Dimmers