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Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control
This is the Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control. It is intended for use with tungsten lights rated at 600 watts or less. The lightweight plastic housing features a 110 Volt AC 2-prong plug, sliding dimming control, and a 2-prong female socket.
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Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (14)
- Attach securely (7)
- Long-lasting (6)
- Good power output (5)
- Good color value (3)
Cons
- Flimsy (3)
- Runs hot (3)
Best Uses
- Indoors (19)
- General purpose (16)
- Low light (6)
- Night time (4)
- Outdoor events / games (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (10), Semi-pro photographer (10), Professional (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
For people who wants to play with light
I use all kinds of lights which includes, strobe lights, modeling lights, continuous lights. I am the one who does not beleive that big price tag will always bring you good results. If...Read complete review
I use all kinds of lights which includes, strobe lights, modeling lights, continuous lights. I am the one who does not beleive that big price tag will always bring you good results. If you are creative, you can make a big difference with inexpensive stuff like this.I use this dimmer with very inexpensive working lights I bought from [...]. Give it a shot, you will love to see what [$] can give you.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Perform as expected
They do the job of adjusting light intensity but cause a yellowing of the light. Need gels to compensate.
They do the job of adjusting light intensity but cause a yellowing of the light. Need gels to compensate.
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Pros
- Functional
- Price
Cons
- No grounded input
- Plastic enclosure
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Great for dimming lights that can't otherwise be controlled. This little pack plugs in (albeit with only two prongs, so have an adapter on hand) and provides a ready made dimming solution. Would prefer a more rugged metal enclosure, but hey, for the price it can't be beat.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Time
- Outdoors
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Small, sturdy, and easy to use for lighting nighttime TV news live shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Not a ton to say, dims the light evenly!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Functional
- Smooth control
Cons
- All-plastic
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Great dimmer! It does what it's supposed to do. Full range control for one light. As others have said, make sure your lighting has two-prong plugs (no center ground pin), or you'll need an adapter. My lights have the 2-prong type so I had no problems.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
I use this product with a 500w Rifa-Lite, it works well, and is very simple to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
They do the job of adjusting light intensity but cause a yellowing of the light. Need gels to compensate.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Rugged design. Connects easy. Doesn't get in the way on busy or high traffic areas.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Well built
Cons
- Requires 3 prong adaptor
Best Uses
- Control hot lights
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
We use this to control hot lights for still photography and video. It allows us to set the proper level of lighting needed for the situation and avoid overexposure. It is easy to adjust. Just know that if your lights have a 3 prong plug you will need an adapter because this product has 2 prong connections.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Works GREAT!!! I thought I would be stuck with switching bulbs to change my light output. Not with this little unit. Now I can go from dim to full capacity brightness in just seconds.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Special Events
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
I use all kinds of lights which includes, strobe lights, modeling lights, continuous lights. I am the one who does not beleive that big price tag will always bring you good results. If you are creative, you can make a big difference with inexpensive stuff like this.I use this dimmer with very inexpensive working lights I bought from [...]. Give it a shot, you will love to see what [$] can give you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Use the product for a 500 watt halogen floor lamp. It is stylish fits in nicely with lamp and furniture and is very effective as a stand alone type of rheostat, not requiring more expensive wiring to a switch. All it needs is a 120 V outlet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
I use this product to dim the intensity of my tungsten light.
Works very well.
Should have a grounded socked.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Small compact size
- Small lightweight
Cons
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Video lights up to 600w
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Perfect for dimming lights up to 600 watts liked the dimmer so much had two already had to buy two more, I'm a professional Videographer they work great for controling the light intensity, can't live with out them great price good construction. Use them all the time need a dimmer for a low price this is the one.
Pros
Cons
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Used this to control output from a 500W Rifa. It performed as expected and provided a good range of brightness values. Required a 3-to-2 grounding adapter to be of any real use in lighting for video. The unit can get hot, but it didn't seem to affect performance. Take caution not to use it in hot environments and especially not outdoors.
Pros
- Attach Securely
Cons
- Loses Charge Quickly
- Too Focused
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
GREAT ACCESSORY FOR LIGHT EQUIPMENT NOT HAVE CONTROL OF INTENSITY
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Special Events
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Works great!
Use it with a Lowell Flood, mounted to a 13' Impact light stand. Dimmer allows me to control the light from at ground level, works awesome!
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Easy to use and works great with my lights.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Works well and have had no problems but keep in mind that most hot lights have a 3 prong plug and this only accepts 2 prongs. You will need an adapter to be able to use it.
Pros
- just works
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Nothing too much to say about this product except it just works. I've never had a problem with these. Maybe, and it would be nit picking, these could be made a little more heavy duty, but for [$], you get what you pay for.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Impact 600 Watt AC Dimmer Control:
Fantastic addition to the kit! This guy really does the trick, instead of aperture troubles, a quick dim up or down has come in handy numerous times! Great product.
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