Is my dimmer defective? It's dimmest to the left & reaches full brightness when the dimmer switch is in the middle. From 50% to 100%, no change. Thnx
1950330
It must be defective. It should reach the full brightness all the way to the right and dimmest to the left. I hope this answers your question.
1950331
My light gets brighter until it reaches the end unless the battery is low then it will max out before the end.
1950332
Brightest should be all the way to the right..Very good headlamp. Aloha....Maui
1950333
I have 2 units. The old ones' range is about 45% to 90% and the new ones' range is about 30% to 65% As long as there's a range on both ends of the lever travel where the brightness does not change, you are getting the full range and it's OK. My major concern is that my new one does not focus as well. The dark spot in the center of the flood is darker and there is a ring around the spot on the distance beam. However these are the most useful lamps I own. The battery contacts are gold plated. Battery life is good and the output is amazing.
1221863
Yet another problem I've encountered with these lights. There's a copper contact inside along the slider. I opened mine up and cleaned it with an electrical cleaner spray. If yours is still under warranty, send it back for service. I did the repair myself because their warranty/repair department takes over a month to return.
459669
The min/max wattage comment (by Scott) is spot on. My fixture had 3 dimmable LEDs and I had flickering. I swapped out one LED bulb for an incandescent to get above the min wattage. All flickering is gone. dimming works as expected.
1680625
I am not sure as I have not tried to add a dimmer yet. I would like to. Let me know if it works for you & let me know what dimmer you use
220794
LED lighting requires a very specific dimmer. If you use this the dimmer will not dim smoothly. From nothing to mid-bright and then slowly up to full brightness from there. This would not be ideal!
382647
It is wobbly. You're not supposed to do anything - it will light on and rotate as soon as you turn the switch on. It will not work with some dimmers though.
1417949
I have the same combo and I adjusted as far as it goes. When switched on when dimmer is on full bright, they flash. If dimmer is all the way down before they are switched on and off, they work without flashing.
737580
You can brighten or dim the light. If you dim it all the way it appears as if it is off.
1587607
Are they speaking about the little light that is inside the dimmer? If so, mine has lasted forever. I wouldn't know about that. If they are speaking about the bulb that is in the lamp it turns on and off, then that has not happened to me. If my lamp burns out I replace the bulb and it has no effect on the dimmer. I highly recommend these dimmers! Mine is a necessity!
208950
The lights actually work well with the dimmer. They will dim and brighten though the entire spectrum. But, when on the dimmest setting the lights will "creep" back up to about half brightness and then stop. I had blamed it on the dimmer switch that I got from HD. But it may be the lights themselves. That issue may be a problem inherent to LED lights (at least the current generation of them). I have not seen any other reviewers with this issue so it may just be the dimmer (or the installer) LOL. Even so, I'm thinking the pros out weigh the cons (economical, long lasting , bright and easy of install (I really like handy little spring clips that secure it to the ceiling =) ). Hope this helps. The lights actually work well with the dimmer. They will dim and brighten though the entire spectrum. But, when on the dimmest setting the lights will "creep" back up to about half brightness and then stop. I had blamed it on the dimmer switch that I got from HD. But it may be the lights themselves. That issue may be a problem inherent to LED lights (at least the current generation of them). I have not seen any other reviewers with this issue so it may just be the dimmer (or the installer) LOL. Even so, I'm thinking the pros out weigh the cons (economical, long lasting , bright... » Read More The lights actually work well with the dimmer. They will dim and brighten though the entire spectrum. But, when on the dimmest setting the lights will "creep" back up to about half brightness and then stop. I had blamed it on the dimmer switch that I got from HD. But it may be the lights themselves. That issue may be a problem inherent to LED lights (at least the current generation of them). I have not seen any other reviewers with this issue so it may just be the dimmer (or the installer) LOL. Even so, I'm thinking the pros out weigh the cons (economical, long lasting , bright and easy of install (I really like handy little spring clips that secure it to the ceiling =) ). Hope this helps. « Show Less
2009407
try clicking on the dimmer switch in front....each click further dims until the lighted time goes off completely ...click again and it should go full on...
1343980
Move about a 5th of the way, before it comes on "DIM". Note that I am using the new LED Bulb rated at 60 watts. Bob
1870239
I received mine today (2/7/14), plugged it in and it worked fine. Turned the dimmer switch off and it never turned back on again. So... apparently it is still an issue.
371849
my light switch was not a dimmer no. but neither was another fixture I purchased, and we switched out light switch and converted it to one no problem. just didn't try with this.
403191
Hello, I have a dimmer switch in my bedroom and I put the switch in the middle and the night light is still on. It's a great night light real bright. I will definitely recommend it.
2099254
Some LEDs are not dim-able. Some can be affected by heat such as might build up in a recessed location. Other than that I have no idea. OK, just checked the spec on the switch and this statement is there: "Compatible With 120V, 600 Watt Incandescent Fixture & Load Only (DOES NOT WORK LED LOAD / FIXTURE)". I think this may be your problem.
1746861
No, I answered the question before and said it could be the "crappy" dimmer switch. Then went on to suggest an LED 2.6 watt, candelabra base, bulb and replace the dimmer with a simple on-off switch. Also many components will rust because of the salt.My smart-a** comment was meant for the person who said you will lose the odor by lowering the wattagebecause of no heat.Sorry Susanne
1675423
I don't know however I can tell you that my dimmer switches will not allow the bulbs to go all the way off!