can these LE 12vdc Puck lights be dimmed, if i use a magnetic low voltage dimmable transformer with a Leviton magnetic dimmer switch
1183508
Yes these are dimmable. I installed two of these puck lights plus nearly 48 feet of SMD3582 strip lights. I used a 150 watt 12 VDC magnetic power supply controlled by a Lutron DVLV-600P 600 watt switch. Works great. My only warning is that the power supply hums a little sometimes - not all the time which is odd. With other noise in the kitchen it is not noticeable, but if this were in other areas of the house I would need to do something to address the noise. The power supply is in the back of a lower cabinet so that helps.
837025
Yes, however the dimmer must be made for Led's one of the old cheapy may not work. Also they will not fully dim before they go off so the brightness will only dim about halfway before they go out. The more of these you have on one circuit the more they will dim. Some dimmers switches will do better than others about how well they will dim also. But when you buy a dimmer it must say for LED lights on the box. The dimmers usaully will cost around 20 bucks. Hope that helps...
192285
The dimmer switch won't work because the light have an inline convertor that controls the dimming. At least I don't think it would be recommended to use the dimmer switch with them.
446555
No-Your house current is 120 volts AC, I don't know just how low a dimmer lowers the voltage, but it is still AC current. The ribbon lights 12 volt DC current, you need the transformer to change voltage from AC to DC current. Then use a DC dimmer.
1974499
Yes. I am currently using this on a 12 volt A/C driver. the dimming has to be done on the secondary side. The 12 Volt side.. Or, you can use a magnetic driver, and use a magnetic low voltage dimmer on the 110 volt side. Both work well with this bulb.
179242
To dim magnetic low voltage circuits (which can also contain regular line-voltage incandescents/halogens), you need switch MRF2-6MLV-WH (for up to 600 VA; you need to count the total power draw including the transformer loss, generally 1.25 times the low voltage bulb wattage). Lutron also makes a 1000VA switch for higher loads: MRF2-10D-120.
651838
Since these are 12V LEDs, they require a separate 12V power supply and I suspect that the 12V power supply would not handle being on a dimmer circuit. There is a low cost dimmer available, see LE® RF Dimmer for Single Color LED Strips, LED Ribbon, RF Dimmer for 12V DC LED Light Strips, 8A, Wireless Remote Control for All Dimmable 3528 5050 LED Strip
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Generally, the best way to dim LEDs is using a magnetic type driver and a magnetic (vs. electronic) low voltage dimmer. This is just a dry type magnetic low voltage transformer with a rectifier to change the 12 or 24 volt AC output into the DC voltage that LEDs require. Also, be prepared for pretty crude dimming. Dimming of standard LEDs dims about half way compared to incandescent dimming, if it dims at all. Be sure the LEDs you are using are listed as "dimmable". Dimmable LED devices that are designed to work with electornic drivers generally require using electronic low voltage type dimmers. See Lutron ELV type, but make sure you have dimmable LEDs. Generally, the best way to dim LEDs is using a magnetic type driver and a magnetic (vs. electronic) low voltage dimmer. This is just a dry type magnetic low voltage transformer with a rectifier to change the 12 or 24 volt AC output into the DC voltage that LEDs require. Also, be prepared for pretty crude dimming. Dimming of standard LEDs dims about half way compared to incandescent dimming, if it dims at all. Be sure the LEDs you are using are listed as "dimmable". Dimmable LED devices that are designed to work with electornic drivers generally require using electronic low voltage... » Read More Generally, the best way to dim LEDs is using a magnetic type driver and a magnetic (vs. electronic) low voltage dimmer. This is just a dry type magnetic low voltage transformer with a rectifier to change the 12 or 24 volt AC output into the DC voltage that LEDs require. Also, be prepared for pretty crude dimming. Dimming of standard LEDs dims about half way compared to incandescent dimming, if it dims at all. Be sure the LEDs you are using are listed as "dimmable". Dimmable LED devices that are designed to work with electornic drivers generally require using electronic low voltage type dimmers. See Lutron ELV type, but make sure you have dimmable LEDs. « Show Less
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Anthony, My chandelier is on a dimmer. This chandelier takes the place of a previous chandelier, and I don't know how to answer your question regarding electronic or magnetic low voltage dimmer switch. The dimmer switch has been there for over 20 years. Sorry, I don't have a man in the house to answer that question. Happy Holidays. I love this chandelier, and my christmas tree just touches it this year.
2039762
Probably not. Most dimmers work by taking away some of the phase of the AC wave form. By only rectifying part of the wave it cuts back the voltage from 110 AC. 12VDC wouldn't even turn it on. Most 12VDC dimmers like the dash lights on a older car work with a variable resistor.
626809
Should work, as long as the wattage for all pucks are within limits. (I am assuming you are asking about a dimmer on the 120V input)
1777623
Yes if you are using a incadescent lamp. I would recommend putting the dimmer on the 120v side as they are easy to come by. The 120v electronic (Triac/Diac) are inexpensive.
1426585
I really doubt it. See the datasheet; It show good line regulation capabilities (2nd page graph): http://www.meanwell.com/search/nes-350/default.htmWhat I used was 12 volt dimmers on the low voltage side: http://www.dx.com/p/dimming-controller-for-led-lights-dc-12v-73618 I'm guessing that you want to dim other 120 vac halogen lamps on the same circuit at the same time?Something for someone to invent...
1777621
It is dimmable but you must use a dimmer rated for halogen bulbs. If you use a standard dimmer for incandescent lighting you will get a buzzing from your lighting and the lights will flicker. Make sure not to exceed the maximum wattage or you will burn out the transformer.
1494234
It is suitable for use as a magnetic low voltage dimmer. To my knowledge it will NOT work on electronic low voltage transformers.
803296
I did not change my dimmer and they dim reasonably well. Unlike incandescent lights they do not get warmer as they dim so the dimmed state is not the most attractive. Often the problem is that the current draw is too low for the dimmer to work; I have two of these lights on one circuit and have no problem. I did not try with just one.
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That would be a question for Lutron. Depends I guess on the amount of electricity running through it and I have no idea what the limits of this dimmer switch are.