Can the dimmer go anywhere in the line of lights or does it have to plug directly into the power supply?
2035992
Directions say must be to power supply but I don't see why couldn't be cut and spliced between two sets of light strips.
2035993
Thank you for your inquiry. The dimmer switch can be installed anywhere in the line of lights but only the lights that are installed after the dimmer switch can be controlled with dimmer switch. Therefore, we would recommend to install dimmer switch between power supply and the first light. If there is any additional question, please feel free to let us know. Thank you.
2035994
Thank you for your inquiry.The dimmer switch can be installed anywhere in the line of lights but only the lights that are installed after the dimmer switch can be controlled with dimmer switch.Therefore, we would recommend to install dimmer switch between power supply and the first light. If there is any additional question, please feel free to let us know. Thank you.
1123490
I'm not sure about dimmable, but there is nothing inherent to LED technology to rule that out. Hardwired would be difficult to pull off under code. The included cord exits out the end of the light, and there is no conduit fitting. There's no way to mount the light to a box either. Theoretically, you could use the included cord, cut the end off and make it up to the supply wires in a box, but that would not be compliant with any electrical code. The legit way to do it is to install an outlet and plug it in.
964171
Yes, as long as the dimmer is rated for a low voltage or magnetic application, it dims when connected to the line voltage side. I just installed this transformer/dimmer for a client with led strip lights. It works nicely.
1557277
Pretty sure that you can use it anywhere. I dont even dimm my light at all.
1018815
yes, it just plugs in to where the current light is. Love the color changes!
1029248
I had not tried with a standard dimmer on the line side. I had a solid state one on the low-voltage side that worked fine until it was determined that I really just wanted to install a simple toggle. :)
1751207
I agree with all previous answers (No) and here is why: Typical Wall Dimmers for incandescent lights such as those typically found in Dining Rooms or over counter areas work with "resistive" loads (the lights) that form part of the actually dimmer circuit (i.e., the nichrome wire in the lights appear totally resistive). But the Power Supply input does NOT appear resistive since it is a "Switching" type that takes the AC in, rectifies it, filters it which turns it into DC in stage 1, then "Chops" it (to make AC again) at a much higher frequency to work with more efficiently through toroidal transformers that step it down to the voltage needed where it is rectified again, filtered and output as 12 VDC or whatever voltage it was designed for. So the load is not resistive at all and appears either capacitive (most likely) or inductive depending on the actual input circuitry and the Dimmer will either simply turn it off or on at some certain point or it MAY EVEN DAMAGE the power supply. I did what Terry Cathey did and put a dimmer on the 12 Volt side. I added a double-sized switch box to hold the IP67 and I took the old wall dimmer out and replaced with with the 12 volt 8 Amp (96 watt) dimmer available on Amazon from several vendors. The only problem was that I had to go find a new double sized switch box cover.
1856778
You can do it both ways, I do it on the 120VAC side because the dimmers are good quality and fit in a standard electrical box ,a lot of the low voltage dimmers are different and wont fit in the box , I have done many installations and I use this dimmer http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lutron-Toggler-600-Watt-Single-Pole-3-Way-Eco-dim-Dimmer-White-TG-603PGH-WH/100663449?N=c34i#.Uo_ntWTF36A
444126
Sorry, I don't know. I love the fixture but have it in the kitchen where I don't have a dimmer switch. I've had other fixtures hooked up to dimmers by an electrician and don't see any reason why this one couldn't be. Best to check with an electrician, though.
345821
Yes, you can install a standard AC dimmer switch. That is what we installed. No need for a transformer dimmer.
1384797
There is power connection at one end and connection to next unit at other end -- if you have other end. I hooked two together and put the third one on a separate dimmer switch. They are great.
588095
I'm not sure. I'm not using it on a dimmer. I would guess you can but not from personal experience.
244737
The slider switch is in a 1" X 2" box at the end of a 3 foot cord. The unit is plugged into the wall outlet and the lamp is plugged into the back of the plug. You can run the cable for the dimmer switch alongside the lamp's cord, or in another direction entirely
749618
The dimmer is fixed in the middle of a cable roughly about a foot in length with 2 permanent connections on each end. One end connects to your led lights (via a 6" adapter cable) and the other goes to the power adapter. Unless you can find an extension cable, you will have about a foot of play from the end of your light strip to where you can mount the dimmer switch.
999130
I didn't use a dimmer, but yes you can Plug to the outlet and control by wall switch. I think you can replace wall switch by dimmer too
743547
No. I will basically give you an on/off for a light. Look for a light dimmer which regulates voltage.
987572
With a switched plug they can be controlled with a wall switch. I control the lights under my cabinets in this way. The dimmer resets when the power is turned off and back on, so I don't use it in the circuit.