BG Evolve PCDCP82B-01 Polished Copper Twin 2 Way LED Dimmer Switch

Create flexible mood lighting across two separate lighting circuits with the BG Evolve PCDCP82B-01 Polished Copper Double 2 Way Trailing Edge Dimmer Switch. Featuring two independent rotary push dimmer controls on a compact screwless plate, this premium decorative switch allows compatible dimmable lighting circuits to be switched on and off and their brightness levels adjusted independently.

The PCDCP82B-01 is particularly suitable for customers searching for a polished copper 2 gang dimmer switch, twin LED dimmer, double rotary dimmer, 2 way dimmer switch or 100W LED dimmer switch for modern domestic and commercial interiors.

Each of the two dimmer modules uses intelligent trailing-edge dimming technology, designed to provide good compatibility with modern dimmable LED lamps while also supporting suitable dimmable CFL and traditional lighting technologies. BG specifies a low minimum load to improve compatibility with lower-wattage LED lighting.

For dimmable LED lighting, each module has an official load range of 5–100W. This means each of the two independently controlled lighting circuits can operate compatible dimmable LED lamps within the specified per-module range.

The official BG technical specification gives the following maximum/minimum load rating per dimmer module:

• Dimmable LED: 5–100W
• Tungsten/incandescent: 5–200W
• Halogen: 20–200W
• Dimmable compact fluorescent lamps: 5–100W

These are per-module ratings, which is important when specifying this twin dimmer for an installation. Connected lamps must also be compatible with electronic dimming.

Both controls combine rotary brightness adjustment with push on/off operation. Turning a knob raises or lowers the lighting level, while pressing the control switches the respective circuit on or off. This makes the PCDCP82B-01 ideal for spaces containing two independently dimmable lighting zones, such as ceiling lights and wall lights, pendants and downlights, or main lighting and feature lighting.

The dimmer also supports 2-way on/off switching, allowing compatible lighting circuits to incorporate an additional switching position where correctly wired. BG officially identifies the PCDCP82B-01 as a double, two-way dimmer switch.

BG's soft-start technology gradually brings connected lighting up to its selected level in approximately one second instead of applying full output instantly. The manufacturer states that this helps extend lamp life.