what 'non-buzzing' dimmer would be suggested? (cost effective)
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I installed a Leviton 6674-P0W SureSlide Universal 150-Watt LED dimmer in the wall box.Very nice control of 6 LED ceiling lights w/o any buzzing and/or flickering - so far!!Only $18 from Amazon.
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I'm sorry I can't answer your question. I did buy a dimmer and I'm happy with it, but I don't remember the brand.
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Lutron dimmers work. They have several dimmers so be sure you select one that supports LED. good luck!
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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. I installed it with 3 CFLs each equivalent to 60 watt std bulbs and it does make a bit of a buzzing noise if dimmer is set all the way up. Pushing it down a bit reduces the buzzing sound.
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I have these throughout my home as well as tabletop dimmers. I don't hear buzzing from the dimmers themselves but from the dimmed lights, which is normal. The more you dim the more likely you are to hear a buzz from the light, especially if the full wattage is high and you have it dimmed low. This isn't harmful and in fact significantly lengthens the life of incandescent bulbs.
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Re: buzzing. I've purchased a few of these and eventually left them off dimmers due to buzzing. For what it's worth, though, some seem to buzz far more than others (meaning I returned a light and replaced it with one that buzzed much less, then later purchased more and found variation again).Edit: Phillips maps some excellent, though more expensive, LED lights which barely buzz at all on a dimmer.
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Cree customer support said "some humming is normal with our bulbs". She suggested ELV (electronic low voltage) dimmers, which run about SEVENTY bucks. I can verify by personal experience that if there are many bulbs or they are close to your ears, there can be an unacceptable buzzing with the $20-$25 "C-L" dimmers you can get at Home Depot. The Cree list of compatible dimmers is at http://creebulb.com/Content/downloads/product_info/cree_dimmer_compatibility.pdf Check for the ones that say ELV.
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I use LUTRON C.L Dimmers. They work for all types of bulbs. If there is buzzing with these dimmer switches then there is a problem with the bulb and you should return it.
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None of my dimmers make any noticeable noise. Some incandescent bulbs can be noisy when dimmed, especially when first turned on. Buzzing at the switch can indicate a wiring issue or improper usage - driving a non-dimmable fluorescent or an inductive load like a fan with one of these could certainly cause noise, and is not recommended in any case.
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With dimmer switches, you get what you pay for. Buzzing is more common with cheaper triac-based switches (a triac is the gizmo inside the switch that chops up the current). Better quality triac dimmers have an internal choke or filter that evens out the current and can reduce buzzing. Or, you can go for an even higher quality dimmer that uses an autotransformer, rather than a triac, which causes much less interruption to the current.
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I think I installed one of these: Lutron, Diva, C*L™ Dimmers for Dimmable CFL & LED Bulbs, DVCL-153P-WH. It is very quiet, but not completely silent.
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In my opinion they're a little dimmer, especially depending on the color you're using. Definitely no hum though.
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i didn't buzz when i used regular light bulbs or cfl. i did stop working completely after two weeks. second one that failed, just to warn you.
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Eh, a little bit dimmer overall. They are only 600 lumens, which would be equivalent to about a 50 watt bulb. Depends on your use but it can be noticeable. I've added two additional lamps in my bedroom to cover the difference (and make it that much more fun!) As for a hum, I have heard none from mine.
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I use older Lutron table lamp dimmers and they increase the buzz with this lamp, but dim properly to about 40%.
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No buzzing, but with my dimmer switch you need to go to 50 % before they go on. They are wicked bright though (I have 4 on one switch). Also, once they are on, you can go below the 50%. Seems like there is a lot less control than with incandescent bulbs
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Chances are it will NOT reduce any buzzing or humming sound. These are generally used for incandescent lamps.
652476
It may be the dimmer, I bought 6 for the economy of energy, one has already burned out, they do not buzz though
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I don't know if a particular dimmer is recommended, but I'm using the Leviton IPL06-10Z to control 8 of these on our dining table fixture. No humming sounds or any other problems after having these for 4+ months.