can the strips be hard wired into a dimmer wall switch?
1297826
I don't think so. They have a dc transformer. You can wire them into a non dim-able light switch. I bought a remote dimmer I can use to dim them.
1297827
NO - the unit has a switching power supply for the LEDs. A dimmer would do nothing to the brightness other than on/off at some point in the range.
1297828
You still need a a stepdown transformer. The one provided plugs directly into wall
1297829
I would say no because they use DC voltage. They sell a dimmer switch that will work with these lights
1297830
I think so, seems like it would work. The lights run off of a transformer and rectifier pack that should reduce step-down voltage to the LEDs. I have not tried it myself. Probably a better resource for this question would be the manufacturer.
1297831
I hard wired mine to a regular on/off switch. Not sure how it would work with a wall dimmer since LEDs need their driver to be dimmable. There is a bit of lag time when turning them on. You still need to use their little ac to dc converter. Just snip off the plug and connect to your hard wires.
1297832
You need to purchase a Q3977 hardware kit which will control up to 13 12" panels or, 22 6" panels.Below is the manufactures description:Lightkiwi LED Wall Dimmer Switch is a simple way to fully control your dimmable LED light bulb. Easily turn the lights on and off with the rocker switch. It features an easy to use slide control to adjust the light for any activity.Integrated locator light helps find the switch when the lights are off.
525679
I have one power source and split my lights after my dimmer in my kitchen. If the two strips are not too long it should be no problem. Before you mount the strips try it and see if the dimmer stays cool. The power source also has to be sized correctly.
2163797
I suppose if you put in a dimmer switch. It is a hardwired fixture. Absolutely beautiful! Ask them for extra rings to piece it all together though, mine did not come with enough.
1820482
No its meant to be hard wired, you will need to buy the proper fixture to plug into wall
2026319
Yes it could. Cut it off and wire to switch. Be sure to connect positive wire to switch. I have my lights in the ceiling of my deck and have them plugged into a timer.
1229980
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.
68575
Yes. The cord is extremely long & we only needed a few feet. My husband cut the cord & hard wired them into what used to be the recessed can lighting. Just a simple splice, electricians tape & cap. I love mine. :)
1986855
You will need to cut the DC connectors and strip the wires on both the power supply and the LED strip in order to use this remote dimmer. another option is to buy the "ABI Inline RF Remote Control Dimmer Switch for LED Strip Light" that has proper connectors on both ends.
2202918
I don't know... what ever you do, you have to make sure you are feeding DC current to the strip of LED's. Since this dimmer is made for AC and not DC curernt, it may not work.
215867
I really don't know. I don't have any of them connected to a dimmer switch. I'm using them specifically for the bright light they produce. I wouldn't dim them myself.
1479157
I think that question has more to do with the switch/bulb. These are hard-wired.
37084
yes they can, but you wold have to put the ends together though. Since where the cable is plugged to the strip is a black plastic with no led
400561
I was told no when I asked my electrician. It either has to be hard wired or hooked up to the remote via the base can upon installation. But This switch is great because it does not burn out your non dimming light bulbs. sounds like you have to pick
1525541
You do not want to use the dimmer type. The switch that does not have the dimmer should work fine.
857743
Only if the light strips aren't connectable. A lot of LED lights can be connected easily as they have built in adaptors. If they lack these adaptors, then you would have to have three of these power units.
87500
The lighting strips operate on 120 volts. I don't think they can be dimmed.
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.