Hi,
I have just returned an MK £27 2 Gang 2 Way (single gang plate) white
dimmer to B&Q as I thought it was more than I needed. It was one that could
handle low voltage stuff but it added £15 to the cost from what I could see.
Anyway, after getting the refund I proceeded not to be able to find a 2G 2W
MK white dimmer just for mains halogen. I was a bit puzzled since the B&Q
'Varilight'? range had both options plus the soft start facility. I'm
trawling the Internet at the moment having trouble finding any sign of an MK
dimmer other than the expensive one! It has made me think of a couple of
questions : Are MK worth the trouble ? For no particular reason I've
convinced myself that I should buy MK and only MK. Also, what other brands
can the group recommend - ideally a quality build with a nice smooth action.
The varilight ones are a tad too loose. Is there such a thing as a decent
white 2G 2W single plate soft start mains only dimmer - it's not too much to
ask :-) ? ... or am I going to have to brave the crowds again and
purchase the originally returned unit once more ? Is there a website that
you guys 'n' gals can recommend that sells absolutely every switch known to
man. I've already tried TLC-Direct and no joy there I'm afraid.

Thanks for any help,
Keith