I know that the specs and guides state that the Simply Automated US2-40 is rated for 900W, but is that just to ensure that if installed in a normal box, that the heat dissipation is adequate?
Has anyone here tried using the US2-40 switches to control a 1000W load (open/large box with cooling)?
I have seen that the HAI dimmers (which look about the same, save for the fins) have a 1000W rating, but in a NORMAL (average size) box, are instantly derated to 900W...
Any feedback is appreciated... I'd like to construct some dimmers for a few work lights, but don't want to have to go out and buy 1000W dimmers if I can use a few of my US2-40s to accomplish the same task.
If the reason that the US2-40s are rated for 900W is simple because of heat/cooling, then that can be taken care of, but if it's the actual electronics within that have a cap/fuse to shut off at 7.5A, then that could be an issue.
If you have tried it with 900+W, please let me know. THANKS!
Has anyone here tried using the US2-40 switches to control a 1000W load (open/large box with cooling)?
I have seen that the HAI dimmers (which look about the same, save for the fins) have a 1000W rating, but in a NORMAL (average size) box, are instantly derated to 900W...
Any feedback is appreciated... I'd like to construct some dimmers for a few work lights, but don't want to have to go out and buy 1000W dimmers if I can use a few of my US2-40s to accomplish the same task.
If the reason that the US2-40s are rated for 900W is simple because of heat/cooling, then that can be taken care of, but if it's the actual electronics within that have a cap/fuse to shut off at 7.5A, then that could be an issue.
If you have tried it with 900+W, please let me know. THANKS!