

💡 Dim your space, not your style — control lighting like a pro!
The Varilight HQ3W is a 1-gang, 2-way rotary dimmer switch designed for 230V circuits, supporting loads between 60W and 400W. Featuring a push on/off mechanism and a sleek white plastic finish, it offers reliable, intuitive lighting control ideal for professional and home environments. Note: not compatible with dimmable LEDs.
| ASIN | B01N1806WY |
| Actuator Type | Rotary |
| Best Sellers Rank | 279,638 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 3,670 in Switches & Dimmers |
| Brand | Varilight |
| Circuit Type | 2-way |
| Colour | White Plastic |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Connector Type | Crimp |
| Connector type | Crimp |
| Contact Material | Copper |
| Contact Type | Normally Closed |
| Contact type | Normally Closed |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Current Rating | 12 Microamps |
| Current rating | 12 Microamps |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 799 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05021575400380 |
| Included Components | Fittings included |
| International Protection Rating | IP54 |
| Item Dimensions | 8.5 x 4.6 x 8.5 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Dimmer Switch |
| Lower Temperature Rating | 12 Degrees Celsius |
| Manufacturer | Tradesman Electrical Distributors |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Number | HQ3W |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Operating Voltage | 230 Volts |
| Operating voltage | 230 Volts |
| Operation Mode | ON-OFF-ON |
| Operation mode | ON-OFF-ON |
| Specification Met | CE |
| Switch Type | Rotary |
| Terminal | Solder |
| UPC | 798256027246 787269191662 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 12 Degrees Celsius |
| Wattage | 400 watts |
M**N
Dimmer switches all good!
Bought two of them and installed them in minutes. All good. I did remove the adjusting knob to tighten the retaining nut by a half turn, but no problems with the operation of the units and they do fit alright on a shallow pattrice as long as the wires are routed either side of it and there are no bunched up wires behind it.
M**T
Good value
Easy to fit and works well. These devices need a load to work well so make sure you put at least a 60 watt bulb in the lamp holder. I am very pleased it doesn’t dim the bulb completely out so it reminds you to turn it off. Very pleased with the results.
P**P
Overall a good dimmer, but the over-turn issue might cause problems in the future
If you know how to wire light switches then this is an easy fit, the plate protrudes slightly from the wall compared to normal switches, but they work well enough... the one problem I've found is that if you turn the knob slightly too hard you can rotate the base position of the knob so that it ends up with an "off" position if you turn the knob far enough - I'm tempted to take it apart and see if there's something to tighten to keep it in place
A**W
Perfect. Does what it says!
Straightforward installation (admittedly I'm a retired electrical engineer!), using the two plate screws provided. Is two-way (Comm, L1 & L2 terminals). Using it only as a one-way, single light switch replacement for two very bright LED (dimmable) ceiling lights I have. They only dim to about half-way, but I think that's normal. I don't need any more adjustment than that.
R**K
Works fine, good price, but slight buzz
It buzzes very slightly which is quite annoying - but quality is fine and it works ok.
J**S
Very simple to install and use, no complaints
Now I knew nothing about rewiring switches before starting but this was incredibly easy. Two wires straight into the back. I've had it now for a few weeks with no faults or issues. The switch does make a slight humming noise when it's on which I assume is normal but it's never noticeable unless stood immediately next to it. So overall I'm impressed
M**H
Dimmer switch
A high quality dimmer switch, very good value, a bargain and it is just as good as those you can get in expensive DIY shops. Before I bought this one from amazon I checked out several others which cost a lot more. It is easy to fix, quality white plastic, easy to fit and put on and off, would recommend
S**L
Working perfectly
For the price they are good easy to fit. Dimmer switches have gone very expensive theses are very good 👍👍
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