What is best connection configuration for 3 of these lights? Parallel or Series? I have 3 I want to connect to one dimmer switch? Thank you, Roy
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Hi there,I connected 4 of these lights in each of two different bathrooms. They are great lights and the fact that they are dimmable make them even better. I highly recommend them.I hooked mine up in series and it works fine. If you want a photo send me an email to vcasola@rogers.com with a reply address and I can send you some photos of the installation (rough-in and finished). Good Luck with your install.Vito
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I think that you will have to wire them parallel. Each light has it's own transformer built in. Make sure that your dimmer can carry the load. Take note, I have never done this, but I am an experienced electrician. I would try parallel.
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BB's answer is correct - three sets of dimmers serving up to six of your 23 watt bulbs each - they can be on one circuit depending on what else is on that circuit.
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If you connect the dimmer control between the power source and the splitter or a single light bar it should work just fine. Try both setups to see if the splitter is the problem. If you get only an on/off response or nothing at all with that connection I am sure Lightwiki will quickly replace your dimmer control. Just so you know, my entire system worked great right out of the box and is still working fine. Mike
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They are connected the same way, unless the circuit your current light bar is on can't handle the addt'l 2A per light added, in which case you would need a relay and separate circuit, with the relay energized by the existing light bar circuit assuming you want them energized simultaneously.
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This dimmer switch doesn't have a third wire that is used to operate remote switches. For that you need a 3-way switch. They do sell such beasts here if you are so inclined. I use the singl pole dimmable switches in regular rooms, and the three way switches in the hallways and stairs.
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You may want to have a dimmer on some lights, and none on others which would be possible with the two separate outputs. I'm not sure whether drawing all of the amperage capacity from just one output would cause a problem or not.
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This is just a 4-strand, color coded wire bundle. You will need to install the correct connection fittings and if you are connecting more than two strings of LED's you will need to use a transformer. I don't have info on what one to use, but if read the product info they will tell you how may strings can be piggy-backed and the transformer needed for addition lines.
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I'm not an electrian but we have multiple lights running in one line and we use one switch. I don't know if this is what you meaned. For safety purposes it's best that you get the advice of an electrician.
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I'm not an electrical engineer but you may be dealing with a voltage drop issue across a circuit/wiring that has to feed 6 sockets. LED's may not like being in a parallel configuration. I'd get with a lighting specialist, commercial type vendor, and let them know what you are trying to do..good luck.
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I really don't know. I don't have any of them connected to a dimmer switch. I'm using them specifically for the bright light they produce. I wouldn't dim them myself.
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The manufacturer told me I needed an ELV dimmer. Electronic Low Voltage. I purchased a Lutron. Make you order what you need, single pole vs 3 way.
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Yes; that is how I am using this in two different rooms. And that should be the only 3way setup. 2 dimmers would not work correctly.
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Hi Tom, That's actually my current setup. I used to have 1 dimmer and 2-regular non-dimmer switches and I replaced one of the non-dimmer switches with Honeywell timer switch. As long as each switches are independent to each other, it should not be an issue. Btw, I'm not a professional electrician so this response is just based on my current home setup.- Joel
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I am planning to have 3 of these units all connected to a 3 way dimmer and a regular switch on the other side of the house.... will the wait 2 seconds always ON feature work with this set up?... ans also.... would you do the wait 2 seconds action again to put it back on automatic motion mode?
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No you can't !If they are all connected to the same source they can't be turned on and off individually as they are on one transformer .....remember 12 volt lights ! You can use the dimmer to lower the light.
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The dimmer is fixed in the middle of a cable roughly about a foot in length with 2 permanent connections on each end. One end connects to your led lights (via a 6" adapter cable) and the other goes to the power adapter. Unless you can find an extension cable, you will have about a foot of play from the end of your light strip to where you can mount the dimmer switch.
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I believe you do. The same thing happened to me. I called the distributor of the bulbs and they confirmed that the dimmer model I was using was not compatible. I would recommend calling them to see if any dimmer is compatible, since the specs say they are NOT dimmable. Dimming was not critical for me, so I replaced the dimmer with a simple switch and have had no problems.