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Dimmer Switches

A dimmer switch is a device that allows you to adjust the brightness of your lights. Unlike a traditional light switch, which is simply on or off, dimmer switches enable you to control the intensity of light in a room, varying it from soft, subtle illumination to full brightness. They work by regulating the voltage delivered to the light source, reducing or increasing its output as needed.

Types of Dimmer Switches

Dimmer switches come in various designs, each tailored to specific types of lighting and user preferences. Here are the most common types:

  1. Rotary Dimmer Switches: These are the classic round knob dimmers that you turn to increase or decrease brightness. Simple and easy to use, they remain popular in many homes.

  2. Slide Dimmer Switches: These have a slider that moves up and down to adjust the light levels. Some models also include an on/off switch.

  3. Touch Dimmer Switches: These modern dimmers allow you to tap or swipe to control the light. Many touch dimmers are programmable, offering preset lighting modes.

  4. Smart Dimmer Switches: As part of the smart home ecosystem, these dimmers can be controlled through apps or voice commands. They offer advanced features such as remote control, light scheduling, and integration with platforms like Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or Apple HomeKit.

  5. Plug-in Dimmer Switches: For lamps and other plug-in lighting fixtures, plug-in dimmers provide the same functionality without needing hardwiring. These devices are simply inserted between the outlet and the lamp.

  • BG Nexus Metal Antique Brass 1G Dimmer Switch NAB81

    Original price £15.30 - Original price £15.30
    Original price
    £15.30
    £15.30 - £15.30
    Current price £15.30

    The NAB81 is a 1G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Metal range, finished in antique brass. This range of switches and sockets has been designed with...

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    Original price £15.30 - Original price £15.30
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    £15.30
    £15.30 - £15.30
    Current price £15.30
  • BG Nexus Metal Brushed Steel 1G Dimmer Switch NBS81

    Original price £14.40 - Original price £14.40
    Original price
    £14.40
    £14.40 - £14.40
    Current price £14.40

    The NBS81 is a 1G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Metal range, finished in brushed steel. This range of switches and sockets has been designed with...

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    Original price £14.40 - Original price £14.40
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    £14.40
    £14.40 - £14.40
    Current price £14.40
  • BG Nexus Metal Antique Brass 2G Dimmer Switch NAB82

    Original price £24.68 - Original price £24.68
    Original price
    £24.68
    £24.68 - £24.68
    Current price £24.68

    The NAB82 is a 2G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Metal range, finished in antique brass. This range of switches and sockets has been designed with...

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    Original price £24.68 - Original price £24.68
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    £24.68
    £24.68 - £24.68
    Current price £24.68
  • BG Evolve Matt Black 1G Dimmer Switch PCDMB81B

    Original price £17.10 - Original price £17.10
    Original price
    £17.10
    £17.10 - £17.10
    Current price £17.10

    The PCDMB81B is a 1G dimmer switch from the BG Evolve range, finished in matt black. The BG Evolve range is new on the outside with its polycarbona...

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    Original price £17.10 - Original price £17.10
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    £17.10
    £17.10 - £17.10
    Current price £17.10
  • BG Nexus Metal Brushed Steel 2G Dimmer Switch NBS82

    Original price £23.23 - Original price £23.23
    Original price
    £23.23
    £23.23 - £23.23
    Current price £23.23

    The BG Nexus Metal Brushed Steel 2G Dimmer Switch NBS82, perfect for controlling the brightness of your lights. With its sleek brushed steel design...

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    Original price £23.23 - Original price £23.23
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    £23.23
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    Current price £23.23
  • BG Nexus Metal Black Nickel 1G Dimmer Switch NBN81

    Original price £14.40 - Original price £14.40
    Original price
    £14.40
    £14.40 - £14.40
    Current price £14.40

    The NBN81 is a 1G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Metal range, finished in black nickel. This range of switches and sockets has been designed with ...

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    Original price £14.40 - Original price £14.40
    Original price
    £14.40
    £14.40 - £14.40
    Current price £14.40
  • BG Evolve Matt Black 2G Dimmer Switch PCDMB82B

    Original price £27.60 - Original price £27.60
    Original price
    £27.60
    £27.60 - £27.60
    Current price £27.60

    The PCDMB82B is a 2G dimmer switch from the BG Evolve range, finished in matt black. The BG Evolve range is new on the outside with its polycarbona...

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    Original price £27.60 - Original price £27.60
    Original price
    £27.60
    £27.60 - £27.60
    Current price £27.60
  • BG Nexus Metal Brushed Steel 3G Dimmer Switch NBS83

    Original price £36.00 - Original price £36.00
    Original price
    £36.00
    £36.00 - £36.00
    Current price £36.00

    The NBS83 is a 3G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Metal range, finished in brushed steel. This range of switches and sockets has been designed with...

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    Original price £36.00 - Original price £36.00
    Original price
    £36.00
    £36.00 - £36.00
    Current price £36.00
  • BG Nexus Screwless Brushed Steel 1G Dimmer Switch FBS81

    Original price £21.50 - Original price £21.50
    Original price
    £21.50
    £21.50 - £21.50
    Current price £21.50

    The FBS81 is a 1G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Screwless range, finished in brushed steel. With no visible screws on the decorative front plate,...

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    Original price £21.50 - Original price £21.50
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    £21.50
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    Current price £21.50
  • BG Nexus Metal Antique Brass 4G Dimmer Switch NAB84

    Original price £55.00 - Original price £55.00
    Original price
    £55.00
    £55.00 - £55.00
    Current price £55.00

    The NAB84 is a 4G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Metal range, finished in antique brass and built using BG Nexus Grid system. This range of switch...

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    Original price £55.00 - Original price £55.00
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    £55.00
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    Current price £55.00
  • BG Nexus Metal Antique Brass 3G Dimmer Switch NAB83

    Original price £48.00 - Original price £48.00
    Original price
    £48.00
    £48.00 - £48.00
    Current price £48.00

    The NAB83 is a 3G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Metal range, finished in antique brass and built using BG Nexus Grid system. This range of switch...

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    Original price £48.00 - Original price £48.00
    Original price
    £48.00
    £48.00 - £48.00
    Current price £48.00
  • BG Evolve Matt Black 3G Dimmer Switch PCDMB83B

    Original price £52.62 - Original price £52.62
    Original price
    £52.62
    £52.62 - £52.62
    Current price £52.62

    The PCDMB83B is a 3G dimmer switch from the BG Evolve range, finished in matt black and built using BG Evolve Grid system. The BG Evolve range is n...

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    Original price £52.62 - Original price £52.62
    Original price
    £52.62
    £52.62 - £52.62
    Current price £52.62
  • BG Nexus Metal Black Nickel 2G Dimmer Switch NBN82

    Original price £23.23 - Original price £23.23
    Original price
    £23.23
    £23.23 - £23.23
    Current price £23.23

    The NBN82 is a 2G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Metal range, finished in black nickel. This range of switches and sockets has been designed with ...

    View full details
    Original price £23.23 - Original price £23.23
    Original price
    £23.23
    £23.23 - £23.23
    Current price £23.23
  • BG Evolve Matt Black 4G Dimmer Switch PCDMB84B

    Original price £66.01 - Original price £66.01
    Original price
    £66.01
    £66.01 - £66.01
    Current price £66.01

    The PCDMB84B is a 4G dimmer switch from the BG Evolve range, finished in matt black and built using BG Evolve Grid system. The BG Evolve range is n...

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    Original price £66.01 - Original price £66.01
    Original price
    £66.01
    £66.01 - £66.01
    Current price £66.01
  • BG Evolve Satin Brass 1G Dimmer Switch PCDSB81B

    Original price £17.99 - Original price £17.99
    Original price
    £17.99
    £17.99 - £17.99
    Current price £17.99

    The PCDSB81B is a 1G dimmer switch from the BG Evolve range, finished in satin brass. The BG Evolve range is new on the outside with a polycarbonat...

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    Original price £17.99 - Original price £17.99
    Original price
    £17.99
    £17.99 - £17.99
    Current price £17.99
  • BG Nexus Screwless Brushed Steel 2G Dimmer Switch FBS82

    Original price £36.00 - Original price £36.00
    Original price
    £36.00
    £36.00 - £36.00
    Current price £36.00

    The FBS82 is a 2G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Screwless range, finished in brushed steel. With no visible screws on the decorative front plate,...

    View full details
    Original price £36.00 - Original price £36.00
    Original price
    £36.00
    £36.00 - £36.00
    Current price £36.00
  • BG Nexus Metal Black Nickel 3G Dimmer Switch NBN83

    Original price £36.00 - Original price £36.00
    Original price
    £36.00
    £36.00 - £36.00
    Current price £36.00

    The NBN83 is a 3G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Metal range, finished in black nickel. This range of switches and sockets has been designed with ...

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    Original price £36.00 - Original price £36.00
    Original price
    £36.00
    £36.00 - £36.00
    Current price £36.00
  • BG Nexus Metal Polished Chrome 1G Dimmer Switch NPC81

    Original price £14.40 - Original price £14.40
    Original price
    £14.40
    £14.40 - £14.40
    Current price £14.40

    The NPC81 is a 1G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Metal range, finished in polished chrome. This range of switches and sockets has been designed wi...

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    Original price £14.40 - Original price £14.40
    Original price
    £14.40
    £14.40 - £14.40
    Current price £14.40
  • BG Nexus Metal Brushed Steel 4G Dimmer Switch NBS84

    Original price £43.78 - Original price £43.78
    Original price
    £43.78
    £43.78 - £43.78
    Current price £43.78

    The NBS84 is a 4G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Metal range, finished in brushed steel. This range of switches and sockets has been designed with...

    View full details
    Original price £43.78 - Original price £43.78
    Original price
    £43.78
    £43.78 - £43.78
    Current price £43.78
  • BG Nexus Screwless Brushed Steel 3G Dimmer Switch FBS83

    Original price £50.00 - Original price £50.00
    Original price
    £50.00
    £50.00 - £50.00
    Current price £50.00

    The FBS83 is a 3G dimmer switch from the BG Nexus Screwless range, finished in brushed steel. With no visible screws on the decorative front plate,...

    View full details
    Original price £50.00 - Original price £50.00
    Original price
    £50.00
    £50.00 - £50.00
    Current price £50.00
  • BG Evolve Satin Brass 2G Dimmer Switch PCDSB82B

    Original price £22.98 - Original price £22.98
    Original price
    £22.98
    £22.98 - £22.98
    Current price £22.98

    The PCDSB82B is a 2G dimmer switch from the BG Evolve range, finished in satin brass. The BG Evolve range is new on the outside with a polycarbonat...

    View full details
    Original price £22.98 - Original price £22.98
    Original price
    £22.98
    £22.98 - £22.98
    Current price £22.98
  • BG Evolve Matt Grey 1G Dimmer Switch PCDMG81B

    Original price £17.10 - Original price £17.10
    Original price
    £17.10
    £17.10 - £17.10
    Current price £17.10

    The PCDMG81B is a 1G dimmer switch from the BG Evolve range, finished in matt grey. The Evolve range is the newest collection to BG’s portfolio, co...

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    Original price £17.10 - Original price £17.10
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    £17.10
    £17.10 - £17.10
    Current price £17.10
  • BG Evolve Pearl White 1G Dimmer Switch PCDCL81W

    Original price £17.10 - Original price £17.10
    Original price
    £17.10
    £17.10 - £17.10
    Current price £17.10

    The PCDCL81W is a 1G dimmer switch from the BG Evolve range, finished in shimmery, gloss pearl white. The BG Evolve range is new on the outside wit...

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    Original price £17.10 - Original price £17.10
    Original price
    £17.10
    £17.10 - £17.10
    Current price £17.10
  • BG Evolve Satin Brass 3G Dimmer Switch PCDSB83B

    Original price £52.62 - Original price £52.62
    Original price
    £52.62
    £52.62 - £52.62
    Current price £52.62

    The PCDSB83B is a 3G dimmer switch from the BG Evolve range, finished in satin brass and built using BG Evolve Grid system. The BG Evolve range is ...

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    Original price £52.62 - Original price £52.62
    Original price
    £52.62
    £52.62 - £52.62
    Current price £52.62

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