if the power supply is connected to an on/off timer - will the dimmer go on and off at the same level or does it have to be reset each time ? Thanks
2045199
Yes. Since it is a manual dial, it will maintain the setting until the dial is moved.
2045200
The dimmer is mechanical and will do the same setting each time the timer turns it on.
2045201
I don't know, never tried, but I assume that it wouldn't be a problem and would
2045202
Same level, it's not a Digital it's analog, so it never moves unless someone turns the knob
2045203
They don't even work correctly not even the white ones. They don't dim at all
2167239
Yes you would have to reset the timer if you flip the on/off switch. This is for things like a fan,washer,dryer,and so on. I use these power con servers on my washer and massage chair. Hope this helps you.
352180
If dimmer is down, they will be off....mine also take a second or so to light, but that doesn't bother me knowing I'm really saving on electricity.
1391636
I have mine set that they are full on when motion is sensed. Than goes to full off. No dimming. Nor do I use the timer.
382415
I have put the bulb away 'til next Christmas, but my memory is that it does not remember. It starts in a default mode every time it is turned on even if power is not removed. Others says it will remember so my memory is probably faulty. Maybe it only starts on default when you use the remote, but remembers with the wall switch. I did not experiment with the light switch dimmer. I would count on using the remote to dim.
2054098
Yep. The LED only comes on when the load (power) is switched off. This dimmer slide doesn't switch off - that function is handled by the rocker - it just slides down to near zero. Since its designed to cover one light with two switches and you can have competing dimmers on the same light, one switch is on/off and the other has a corresponding on/off with the addition of a slide dimmer. So cutting the load off completely (and activating the LED) is assigned to the on/off switches and not the dimmer. There is always a way to invent a more complex functionality - just not in a dimmer of this affordable price. Yep. The LED only comes on when the load (power) is switched off. This dimmer slide doesn't switch off - that function is handled by the rocker - it just slides down to near zero. Since its designed to cover one light with two switches and you can have competing dimmers on the same light, one switch is on/off and the other has a corresponding on/off with the addition of a slide dimmer. So cutting the load off completely (and activating the LED) is assigned to the on/off switches and not the dimmer. There is always a way to invent a more complex functionality - just not in a dimmer of this... » Read More Yep. The LED only comes on when the load (power) is switched off. This dimmer slide doesn't switch off - that function is handled by the rocker - it just slides down to near zero. Since its designed to cover one light with two switches and you can have competing dimmers on the same light, one switch is on/off and the other has a corresponding on/off with the addition of a slide dimmer. So cutting the load off completely (and activating the LED) is assigned to the on/off switches and not the dimmer. There is always a way to invent a more complex functionality - just not in a dimmer of this affordable price. « Show Less
136551
Electrician here... this is most likely an issue with the switch you are using. Modern electronic style dimmers do not completely turn off the power when in the lowest (off) position. If you have an electronic dimmer switch look at it very closely and you should see a small pull tap (usually pretty inconspicuous), this is a "maintenance" off switch. Pull it out and see if your flickering goes away, if so then you will need to install a different switch.
226123
Mine turns on and off from a wall switch. I would think a dimmer would work.
623615
No. This is a slave controller that needs a master in the circuit. You can have any number of slaves, each able to tell the master on/off and dimmer/brighter. We have these in many circuits now, some with three slaves plus the master. They work flawlessly when installed correctly.
1726861
If you want to have dimmable led strips then you should put the dimmer after the power supply. I used a "HitLights 12-24Volt One Channel Touch Dimmer For Solid LED Lighting Strip, 8 Amp" ($12,99) with "HitLights Warm White Double Density 600 LEDs Flexible Light Strip, 3528 Type SMD, 5 Meter or 16.4 Ft, 12 Volt, 48 Watt" ($20.95) and this power supply and it works great. Read the customer review on the dimmer from Beanhall for a neat idea. I followed his/her suggestion and connected the dimmer to a metal fixture so it is a neat touch sensor on/off & dimmer. It wow's the heck out of all on my guests who see it in operation. I don't know if the powersupply works with Lutron dimmer switches but I know trying to control power supplies with dimmer switches at 110V AC can be a lot more of a problem then controlling at 12V DC and they often hum. The approach I took was a lot cheaper.
382412
Yes, when I cut the power with a light switch, mine turns back on using the setting I left it on last, which feature I use all the time. It is great. However, like any self-dimming system, you should not try to use this with an external dimmer. You want a dumb dimmable LED bulb for that.
381988
Tested it with LED lights. The only issue is it will not Turn OFF LED lights alone. If I put a 40W inc lamp together with LED lights controlled by the dimmer, it works ok. That suggests that it needs some minimal load to turn off.
635934
I'm using the switch to control two sets of florescent lights with no trouble. It simply switches them on and off, there is no dimming function with the switch.
562847
These ARE dimmable drivers - that is, the dimmer function is built in. From my understanding, you should be looking whether or not the power supplies are switching, in order for proper dimming. If you are asking whether or not u can use a dimmer (this controller)on a dimmer (switching power supply or secondary dimmer), I do not know.
2122404
I don't have it on a dimmable circuit. I haven't noticed that it stays dim after I turn it off.
1186215
I originally ordered the dimmer but ran into the same issue - if the power is turned off at the wall switch, you have to turn it back on at 2 places - first the wall switch, then the dimmer. I returned the dimmer and solved the issue by replacing the wall switch with a compatable dimmer. I communicated directly with Lightkiwi for a list of compatible wall dimmers. (don't have the list anymore or I would share it) Found the proper dimmer at Home Depot.
581834
You have to turn the lamp on, but it won't be "on" until the timer completes the circuit (i.e. until it hits the on period that you want)