Dimmers

Fan Regulators and Dimmers, Two Products That Get Underrated Every Time

Most people replace a broken fan regulator with whatever is cheapest at the local hardware shop. And then they deal with a humming sound every time the fan runs below full speed, a knob that wobbles, and a product that needs replacing again in a year.

A quality fan regulator from Goldmedal or Legrand costs a few hundred rupees more but delivers smooth speed control, hum-free operation, and a finish that actually looks good on your modular plate for years.

We stock Goldmedal Curve and Nixon series fan regulators in 4 step and 5 step configurations, 1 module and 2 module sizes, with full rotary options for continuous control. For premium modular plates, Legrand Arteor and Mylinc fan regulators in 100W with hum-free operation give you the smooth silent control that the Legrand range is known for.

We also stock the Goldmedal Curve light dimmer for incandescent and halogen lighting control, ideal for bedroom accent lighting, hotel rooms, and hospitality spaces.

All ISI marked under HSN 8536, made in India, priced up to 48% below MRP.

Fast delivery across Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and all of India.

💬 FAQ Section

Q1. What is the difference between a fan regulator and a light dimmer? A fan regulator controls the speed of a ceiling fan by reducing the voltage to the motor. A light dimmer controls the brightness of a light fitting by reducing the voltage to the lamp. Both use rotary or step controls but they are designed for different loads and are not interchangeable. Using a fan regulator for a light or vice versa will cause damage or fire hazard.

Q2. What is the difference between a 4 step and 5 step fan regulator? A 4 step regulator gives you 4 fixed speed positions for the fan. A 5 step regulator gives you 5 positions including a lower minimum speed option, providing finer control. Both are available in Goldmedal Curve and Nixon series. The choice depends on personal preference and how much granular speed control you want.

Q3. What is a full rotary fan regulator? A full rotary fan regulator is a dial-type regulator that rotates continuously from minimum to maximum speed, rather than clicking between fixed step positions. It gives you infinite speed adjustment between the two extremes. The Goldmedal Nixon and Curve Full Rotary models on Elecload India offer this smooth continuous control.

Q4. What is a hum-free fan regulator? A hum-free fan regulator uses a capacitor-based or electronic circuit design that eliminates the buzzing sound that standard step regulators produce at low fan speeds. The Legrand Mylinc 100W Humfree fan regulator is specifically designed for silent operation, making it the best choice for bedrooms and quiet spaces.

Q5. What is the difference between 1 module and 2 module fan regulator? A 1 module fan regulator fits into a single module space on a modular switch plate. A 2 module regulator is larger and occupies two module spaces. Check your existing modular plate to see how many module spaces are available at the fan point before ordering. Most standard residential fan points have a 1 module space.

Q6. What is the difference between Goldmedal Curve and Nixon series? Both are Goldmedal modular series. Curve is a standard modular insert series with clean rectangular design suitable for most home and office modular plates. Nixon is Goldmedal’s premium series with a more refined finish, white or chrome knob options, and slightly higher build quality. Both offer similar functionality at different price points.

Q7. Are Legrand fan regulators compatible with standard switch plates? Legrand Arteor and Mylinc fan regulators are designed for their respective Legrand modular plate systems. Arteor regulators fit Legrand Arteor plates. Mylinc regulators fit Legrand Mylinc plates. They are not directly interchangeable with other brands like Anchor or Goldmedal plates. If you already have Legrand plates, use Legrand regulators for a perfect fit.