Data sheet: HQ3A
Data sheet
HQ3A 1-Gang 2-Way V-Dim Push On/Off Rotary Dimmer 1 x 60-400W
Single 2-Way Dimmer 60-400W
This product is made to order.
Product features
- V-Dim heavy duty dimming for incandescent lighting, including mains and low voltage halogen
- Dims 60-400W of lighting; add up your lamp wattages to choose the right dimmer
- Push on/off, rotate to dim; use in a 1-way circuit or in a 2-way circuit alongside a standard switch
- Remembers your last brightness setting when switched back on
- For dimmable LEDs choose the V-Pro range instead
- Durable white plastic faceplate, 11mm deep, fits a 25mm back box
Product
- Product code
- HQ3A
- Category
- Halogen Dimmers
- Range
- White
- Finish
- White Plastic
- Insert / knob colour
- Aluminium Knob
- Barcode
- 5021575400304
Size and fitting
- Dimensions
- 85x85x46mm
- Faceplate depth
- 11mm
- Fixing centres
- 60.3mm
- Depth from mounting face
- 15.5mm
- Recommended back box depth
- 25mm
- Net weight
- 118g
- Gross weight
- 120g
Electrical
- Operating voltage
- 220/250V AC
- Maximum load rating
- Halogen: 400W
- Maximum current rating
- 1.7A
- Terminal (Live)
- 3.2mm, capacity 3 x 1.5mm²
Safety and compliance
- Intended applications
- Indoor Use Only. Domestic lighting circuits.
- Safety advice
- Not suitable for use with non-dimmable fluorescent bulbs and tubes, wire-wound or toroidal transformers or electric motors. Do not overload.
- Applicable safety standard
- BS 5518
- Commodity code
- 85365007
White collection
The White range is the practical choice: a durable white plastic faceplate that suits any interior and any budget, with the same VARILIGHT dimming technology and build quality found across our decorative ranges.
White Plastic finish
A durable white plastic faceplate with matching white rockers and dimmer knobs. A practical, easy-to-match finish for any room.
All information is subject to change without notice. Errors and omissions excepted. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Individual features and colours may vary. Refer to date of issue to identify latest version.
Date of issue: 11th November 2026. © Doyle & Tratt Products Ltd, Carylls Lea, Faygate, West Sussex, RH12 4SJ, United Kingdom. All rights reserved.
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