Can I use this dimmer outdoors? LED lights on my deck steps are to bright. Can I connect this dimmer between the transformer and lights safely?
1015393
If you put it in a weather tight box, and the total draw is within the rating.
2202920
Probably not. In my experience, when you try to use a standard dimmer on "dimmable" LED lights, it does not work. The wattage is different. Usually if it is a group of lights they cannot all be LED; you have to put one or two incandescent lights in the circuit so the dimmer works.Hope this helps.
2090977
I have the same Malibu lighting system but only use the walkway lights not floods. However, if your total wattage does not exceed 300 watts, there is no reason this transformer cannot handle it. It does have a slight buzz sound (very faint) and I had to replace mine unit once several years ago. I think you are good to go.
1008929
I have this unit connected to an outdoor power strip. The transformer for the low power landscaping light is plugged into the power strip. It all works great!
1643567
I would assume so. Though I don't have that exact setup I do have a multi-pole setup with one dimmer and 3 other on\off switches for a multi bulb chandelier, and they work fine in that setup. I do also have some circuits with multiple fixtures outdoors (they work fine if shielded from the elements) but those only have single pole on\off switches with no dimmer. But I do have some other mini can 2 pin Philips dimmable LED bulbs on a 3 way circuit with one dimmer and one on\off. Hope that's not too confusing. Bottom line is that I would see no reason why these wouldn't work in a setup like you're describing. Hope that helps.
142659
Yes you can either purchase a separate touch pad dimming device which has three levels of light...... Good Earth Lighting, Inc. G9100-TD Touch Pad Dimmer Or I prefer to just put a dimmer switch in the wall and control (dim) the outlet the transformers are plugged into... I have been using these for about 15 years on my kitchen remodeling projects and still prefer them to the new leds
1813020
I combined enough 2' sections to back light 18, continuous feet above my kitchen cabinets and control from a single power source and remote controller. I've not noticed any excessive heat on the transformer from extra sections. I can't say however, if there is less lumens due to the additional load as I dim the contoller to the max for muted lighting. My advice is lay the connected sections out on the floor to test. I have LED lighting above and below my cabinets and couldn't be happier! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness of this lighting. Good luck. John
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I doubt it. Better to put a dimmer AFTER the converter block. That is how I run my LED lights, and it works flawlessly *PROVIDED YOU HAVE DIMMABLE LED LIGHTS*. Mine are remote-controlled 16' Cool White CREE strings, and they work flawlessly when dimmed *AFTER* the converter. The power OUT lines are connected to the dimmer unit, and the dimmer unit is connected to the LED string leads. I wouldn't try to put a dimmer on the 120V side, but that's just me.
1751208
I have a dimmer on one of the lines on the 12v side of the transformer which works fine. I don't know what would happen if you put a dimmer on the input (120v) side.
1228880
Sorry, the transformer of this dimmable light is very difficult to fit. so we do not support to change the driver on this light.
1519217
The driver is electronic, not magnetic. Many of the newer dimmers are marked to support LED drivers, so one of those should be fine. Just don't expect incandescent-like dimming quality -- the dimming is not usually linear or consistent from fixture to fixture. Also, the lights tend to do dark at about the 50 percent level, and you may hear some buzzing in the dimmer the fixture or both.
2039991
Contact the manufacturerThe great eagle dims for me My transformer says dimmable LED on the outer case
1372933
The only way to dim would be to use a low voltage inline dimmer, you can try a lutron dimmer switch but I don't believe it work because it is not a damnable driver
2236656
If the fixture has a MR16 bulb then this bulb should work the transformer should only affect the dimmer
1594566
Yes, you can use a dimmer if you get one that is rated for led such as lutron. I would purchase from an electrical supply house to ensure you are sold the proper dimmer.
987569
Yes, totally possible. Just don't connect the dimmer and plug the power adapter direct to the lights. If you use the dimmer, you will have to use the button on it to turn it on and off.
1418057
Yes - LED lights can be dimmed with regular dimmers. I'm using this dimmer with my LEDs and it works just fine!