Is there any reason this dimmer won't work well with LED rope lights?
943831
I would check the Lutron website, they have a long list of dimmable CFLs and LEDs that are fully compatible with this dimmer. The customer support line is also very helpful.
943832
I had trouble just getting a dimmer at the big box stores so I called Lutron and they told me what to get for my particular light.. They were very helpful, and I am very happy with my dimmable lights now.
943833
If the led rope lights are rated as being dimmable, then it certainly should. I depends on the design of the LED fixture.
1449136
I have, I use the ecosmart led airtight high hat lights. The dimmers work well and those ones don't flicker the lights. I have a few on different dimmers that do flicker at times.
2005236
Nathan -- we have not tested those, but my guess is they will not. So far the only dimmer we have found to work is the Lutron Diva DVCL-153P. Sorry -- Barry, Brodwax on Amazon
1210465
No. You must use a decent dimmer that's led capable. The old dimmers are hard on the electronics in the led
1418052
It works with my LED light, but I have noticed odd behavior when the dimmer is on lower settings. There is a momentary delay before the bulb emits light, and once the bulb is lit, it has a tendency to vary in brightness. I don't notice this with incandescent bulbs on the same switch. Full disclosure: I live in an old house so this may be a result of older wiring.
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I an not an expert on this. I used the above light with a dimmer switch in a hutch in my dinning room. Generally I have found LED lights of this type to be more powerful and glary than the incandescent equivalents. I suggest you consult some one who really knows about LED lighting before making any choices.BK
1372933
The only way to dim would be to use a low voltage inline dimmer, you can try a lutron dimmer switch but I don't believe it work because it is not a damnable driver
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.
1613984
I am using the previously installed dimmers meant to work with incandescent bulbs. The dimming range of LED bulbs is not as extensive as when using incandescent bulbs.
1062321
You are correct. This dimmer needs 12V input and will output 12V. It only can work with low voltage lights.
1150874
Probably not a good idea. The transformer that controls the LED's requires a steady voltage input to work correctly. If you reduce it with a dimmer you most likely cause it to work outside its designed parameters. I'm not an electrician so this is just my speculation. Unless it says safe to use with a dimmer in the instructions I wouldn't.
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
1276849
I've used both Insteon smart-switch dimmers as well as Lutron dimmers. They were not specifically speced for LED lighting, but they have been working fine for me.
1614364
I am having no problems with my led bulbs. I have been told that some of the less expensive dimmers don't work with led bulbs.
1703229
While it worked I found that replacing the dimmer with a new one for led dimmable lights gave a little more range of dimming. just remember that you will never get them to just "glow", as you can an incandescent.
1430189
I had the same problem. I wasn't able to dim the bulbs, unfortunately I waited over 30 days to try them out so I was not able to return them. I am not an expert or electrician, but I think it has to do with the type of dimmer I'm using - apparently some dimmers don't work with LED lights. I think the problem intensifies if you use them like I intended to use mine, which was on a track light system that has a combination of halogen lights and LED lights.
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My lighting designer told me that it would not work with low voltage transformers. They suggested the Lutron Diva for that purpose, which is what I am using. I used these everywhere else in my house, though, and they work well. They're a little strange to wire, especially in 3-way and 4-way applications, so you need to have the wiring instructions handy when you're installing them. We also did use these with LED bulbs, and the dimming works funky with dimmable Cree LEDs. One light fixture had two Cree dimmable LED bulbs in it, and the light would not come on when set to a dimming position, when when "turned up" it would flash one of the bulbs on, and then finally the other one. We did not experience this problem with TCP LED halogen replacements, only with Cree standard dimmable LEDs.