I just purchased this and it does not turn the lights off it just dims them. Shouldn't it turn off? Thinking of sending it back...
991029
I've had the same problem. But sometimes it does turn them off and others it doesn't. I use them for exterior out door string light.
991030
I believe it is just a dimmer. Maybe if you move the slider far enough it might click to an off position
991031
I just tested this on a 750W bulb. The following behavior was observed: With the dimmer plugged into the wall, plugging in the lamp caused a red light on the dimmer to illuminate. No light was observed from the lamp. Upon moving the slider up a few millimeters I could hear a voltage applied to the lamp, no light though (no enough power). As I moved it up the lamp illuminated. So in short, I think in its lowest most setting you should not have any current. So no power. Update: I just tested this on a 75 W bulb, same behavior.
991032
I just tested this on a 750W bulb. The following behavior was observed:With the dimmer plugged into the wall, plugging in the lamp caused a red light on the dimmer to illuminate. No light was observed from the lamp.Upon moving the slider up a few millimeters I could hear a voltage applied to the lamp, no light though (no enough power). As I moved it up the lamp illuminated.So in short, I think in its lowest most setting you should not have any current. So no power.Update:I just tested this on a 75 W bulb, same behavior.
1934943
mine did that initially. i left it charge for 10 hours then used it till it was dim. After the second charge the light went off when i assumed it was charged. hope that helps.
238817
I tested mine by going into a normal lit room, turn it on, then turn out the lights in the room, making it dark and then seeing if the light came on. That is how I tested it and it worked exactly as it should.
1144214
Thank you for ask, I am having problems with this item purchased the light go on and off with no sense, no working propertly even trying with any kind of bulbs, please advise, refund? or send me a new item that works, very disapointed.
5422
My guess is you got a defective one. They are fairly inexpensive to begin with, so it wouldn't be a long shot if you ended up getting one that was malfunctioning the way you are describing. My advice is to just send it back to Amazon so they can replace it with another one. I know it's an inconvenience, but in the end, you'll be glad you did. It's a great light, especially when it works the way it's supposed to.
1806254
I have had two of these and did not have that issue. Actually was pretty impressed with the video You may want to verify that the lights are not causing it. I think you can shut them off.
1746858
First check to see if the dimmer is turned on. It is possible that the bulb you bought is broke. Try another one first. Thanks
2122407
When I turn my light off at the switch, the light bulbs go completely dark. I used to have some dimmable CFLs that would "glow" even if the switch was turned off, I have not had this problem with these light bulbs.
1746857
It is probably the crappy dimmer they use. I bought a cheap in-line switch and simplycut the dimmer-switch out. I also replaced the bulb with a 2.6 watt LED from ebay.Now I leave it on all of the time and it uses almost no power. (If you go with an LED try to get the shortest one you can. E12 candelabra base. And small LED's do notwork well with a dimmer. They tend to flicker.) Good luck
1697520
Dimming works great, IF it turns on. And whether or not it turns on is a crap shoot. Sometimes it does turn on, sometimes, no matter what I do, it will NOT turn on. And, conversely, sometimes it won't turn off! I have even tried wetting my finger first to see if that helps (like I occasionally have to do with my smart phone), but it has no effect. If they had just put a regular toggle switch on there, this problem would not exist.
2160814
I believe you have a defective light. I love mine. It only has on and off features.
382414
This bulb will turn back on at the setting you left it - regardless of whether you turn it off/on from the switch or from the remote. (one of the awesome things about this bulb) I'm not sure what you mean about being able to dim from the light switch?Cheers,Danny
1192271
I'm not really sure. All I know is that when mine gets into the dark the light automatically comes on and when it's light in the room it goes off. I'm sorry for not being able to help you. You might go to a store that sells new ones that used to sell the one like you had, such as radical and maybe they could fix or recomend someone.
1404383
If the LED lights won't turn-off during night or day, check your settings and make sure it's not in test mode. Read the instructions carefully and set it accordingly. If it doesn't function after carefully following the setting instructions, I suggest returning the product.
1356538
I don't think that that sounds right.With mine, there is no light on the unit unless I turn it on with the remote. At that time the red light on the unit comes on and my lights come on. When I turn it off with the remote, my lights and the red indicator go off.I hope that that is of some help
604367
It may haves bad bulb, there is a replacement bulb at the end of the light that screws off.just pull out the foam the bulb is underneath. see if that works.
877192
it seems to me, the one time I tried, it will go without light. I do keep it with just a dim light.