touch dimmer reseting

[haris_216]

Hi there
Recently I came across a problem with one touch dimmer I have build from a kit years ago. this is an electronic dimmer with two metal touch plates. By touching those plates momentarily the light will switch on or off (both will work the same). If you keep one pressed for longer it will dim the light while other will "go" up. Momentary on/off will switch the light to brightness that was before switching off. Unit will reset to minimum brightness only after mains power off.
This unit worked perfectly for many years. Recently I moved it to some other room. Just below this switch is the switch controling the motor lowering the tents. The problem is that now whenever I use the tent switch it will reset the dimmer to low brightness. Then I have to use the dimmer to raise the light.
OK I know it's not the end of the world but I'm wondering if anybody has some idea how to overcome the problem (and look like genius to my wife) . I don't know if it is of any help but I live in greece so the mains is 220 AC
Thanks in advance to all that will take the time and read this (not small) post and even more those that can "point" to the right direction

 

[haris_216]

come on guys. no idea at all!!!

 

[Hero999]

You might get more help if you post the schematic.

 

[mneary]

come on guys. no idea at all!!!

You should change the 2.2 meg resistor to 1 meg or less.

 

[Hero999]

How do you know?

Has he asked the same question with a schematic on another forum or are you just having fun?

 

[mneary]

Just guessing. Touch dimmer kit from quite a few years ago.....

 

[haris_216]

I guess hero is right. I should have posted the diagram. sorry guys. I'll try to find and scan it and come back to you

 

[Gayan Soyza]

You should replace that 0.47uF/400V capacitor.