Will this work on 110V LED lights as a dimmer? The new Triac based dimmers cause the LED lights to buzz and I'm thinking this may remedy that.
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I'm not sure to be honest. My application was to control a 110v motor that had to have 'brushes'. Worked great for that. A quick Google on the subject tells of stories that your not alone and it may be the trade-off is a need for a more sufficticated and, thusly, more expensive Dimmer switch. Here's one link: https://www.smarthome.com/sh-solutions-why-do-lights-buzz-when-using-dimmer.htmlBest I can offer.
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This is probably to late for you, but I'd say not. LED lights are tricky, because the various manufacturers control them using different methods. A dimmer that works for one may not work for another. You need a dimmer rated for the specific light that you have. Best bet is to go to a big box and read the labels.
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I use the one I have on large fans and it works OK. I don't know about using for lights.
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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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I did not use the supplied dimmer or my own dimmer. I wanted the full 12 watts from the 4 panels I used. I recall reading in the documentation that there is a problem using a 110v dimmer switch. Check their supplied info or website to determine the exact issue.
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Please be aware that there are special dimmers for LED arrays, if you use incorrect dimmer or voltage you will have delay, flickering or non function
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The dimmer itself should not have any affect on buzzing. Flickering could be due to the wiring coming loose when placed back into the wall after attaching. If you've checked the connecters and all is good, try the original switch to determine if it is indeed the product. If that is the case, you should defo return it. If the problem occurs with your old switch, that means the fault is not in the product. Hope this helps.
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I would say yes and no. I'm currently using it for dimmable LEDs but on any level but high I tend to get instability. I haven't figured out if it's my LEDs or the dimmer. This is the second dimmer I've tried (the other was a different mfgr) and I had similar issues. Sorry I can't give a better answer.
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In the description is says: DimmableAll of our power supplies are compatible with dimmers, either 12 volts DC or 110 volts AC varieties.So, which is it??
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If installed properly the transformer does not hum or vibrate loudly that I can notice? If you plan to also use a dimmer make sure you you get a dimmer made for LEDs otherwise it will hum or not work at all. Also consider installing the transformer somewhere in the circuit away from where you might hear it like near the main panel.
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This switch most certainly DOES work for incandescent bulbs. I know this, because it is currently (get it?) working in my incandescent lamp. If your original dimmer was 500W 120V 60H this will work. I'm not an electrical engineer, but I can't think of a single way the switch would know what type of bulb it is outputting power to, which is why I used it, and I couldn't be happier.
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I know that Marco has already answered the question so you are good to go. The issue with LED dimming is the power module that steps down the AC 120 AC voltage, not typically the LED. PWM stands for pulse with modulation which dims the LED by lighting the LED at various duty cycle percentages instead of changing the voltage comming out of the dimmer like incandescent dimmers. Know that you can call LEDwholesalers directly and they are very helpful. I have gone to their location in Hayward, CA and they powered up several items so that I could compare the quality of the different LED strips. They are actually excited about what they sell! - Brad
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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 didn't use this with Cree LED's specifically, I used Feit (Costco), and it works perfectly, no flicker or buzzing. This switch does have the ability to tweak the LED power consumption if you have any problems with flicker. Be aware that LED's don't get a low glow like incandescents so don't expect that. This switch does have a switch in it to go between incandescent and CFL/LED. Make sure you have it set to LED.
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This control can dim my Cree 60 watt equivalent LED bulbs. However, it caused the bulbs to make a buzzing sound which drives me crazy. I took it off and currently looking for a solution.
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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.
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put 6 in a chandelier and the incandescent dimmer worked fine. However, I have a track light in the kitchen that had 10 halogen bulbs at 12 volts and when I replaced these with led the lights flickered until one halogen was replaced. If you don't have an electronic voltage transformer you should be ok. they need load to work. i
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Michael M. I don't know what you are doing but I have several of these and never have an issue. Granted they are not the best quality but no reason for dimmer not to work with them. Do make sure the LED bulbs are dimmable, if they are not you will get a strobe light effect.
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They absolutely work with LED bulbs. You have to slide it all the way on and then adjust downward. With an 8watt LED bulb the I found the response to be very even all the way down. No buzz at the light or at the dimmer. Dimmer stays cool --but an 8 watt bulb isn't much.