can this driver be dimmed, via a standard incandescent dimmer?
1029247
I cant speak for all dimmers but I have installed several of these with Insteon SwitchLinc dimmers and about 30ft of LED ribbon each. They dim up and down without issue.
1029248
I had not tried with a standard dimmer on the line side. I had a solid state one on the low-voltage side that worked fine until it was determined that I really just wanted to install a simple toggle. :)
1029249
NO,you need a dimmer approved for LED, standard incandescent dimmers do not cut the wattage low enough to dim LEDs. An incandescent dimmer is designed to cut the power from 100/200 watts down to maybe 10/20 watts if it is a really good one, an older one would only cut down to 25/50 watts. Since a set of LEDs on this will only be 60watts max you will get no dimming effect. A dimmer designed for LED lighting can cut the power down to as low as 0.5 watts
1029250
I tested the driver with an Insteon 2457 Lamplinc dimmer on a 45W load of LED strip lights. Based on the results, I'd say this driver is not dimmable from the AC input side.
1029251
It is possible, but we usually suggest using an in-line dimmer from our site.
722104
We have not used C-L dimmers with that driver. The Lutron Diva (DV-600P) and Ariadni ( AY-600P) dimmers have dimmed it with no problems.
691989
if each section of lights is powered by its own separate driver(transformer) it will require one dimmer for each driver
546694
the lamp i put mine in wasnt a dimming lamp so i dont know FOR SURE.....but LEDs are tough and long lasting and I'd be very surprised if this bulb couldnt dimm when put in a fixture controlled with a proper Dimmer switch
1661373
this one uses GU24 CFL(http://www.lightinguniverse.com/fluorescent-light-bulbs/cf18wwgu24dm-1-bulb_9111685.html), if you can find CFL dimmers/dimmer-able CFL it may work. Normal incandescent dimmer won't work.
777143
Yes, a standard dimmer can be used with this fixture. We have 2 of these fixtures and both are on dimmers.
2033588
I'm not sure. I know you can't use it with a dimmer switch. I'd check with Philips.
2081703
The package came with a three level dimmer control that I did not need - my interest was only in the transformer. I would think that this three level dimmer could be used as a substitute ; the compatibility of the connector would be the only matter to investigate,
174443
yes.....as long as it is a regular on/off switch. Dimmer switches are tricky. They must be approved to use with a specific type of LED approved by the LED's manufacturer
964169
yes, the magnetic drivers are pretty much the only ones you can count on to be dimmable on the line side.
1757881
I doubt so. The unit is pretty much identical to any AC-DC converter you might find for any other electronic device, and they are built to expect a constant supply of power. The input specs on the unit also indicate it's input range would not accomidate a dimmer from what I can see. Your best bet from what I can see would be to purchase one of the PWM dimmer packages available if you would like to dim the lights off of this unit.
454980
You can, but it may not dim the LEDs the way you expect. It shouldn't hurt the power supply though.
115838
I don't think so. I have the bulb and package in my hand and it doesn't reference dimming. Ever LED bulb that's dimmable seems to promote that feature.
1303771
Yes. I installed one with mine and it works great. Make sure dimmer switch is compatible with LED lamps.
101160
Not according to my electrician, at least not with the LED fixtures that I purchased to use with these switches. I had to use 'conventional' dimmer switches, which worked fine.
2015434
I have not tried this. I think dimmable drivers weren't available when I purchased. I got dimmers that connected between the driver output and the strip lights and they work great. Whether you could use a fixed voltage driver with a dimmer on the input side I do not know. I am guessing not, or not with much a range anyway. That might be a good experiment.
1525542
yes...but the dimming feature will only work on LEDs that have that ability.