Is the information here wrong about this transformer? It mentions "controlled by low voltage dimmer". I thought it was controlled by a 120V dimmer.
1675346
That information is correct. A compatible dimmer would be Lutron DVLV-600P.
446555
No-Your house current is 120 volts AC, I don't know just how low a dimmer lowers the voltage, but it is still AC current. The ribbon lights 12 volt DC current, you need the transformer to change voltage from AC to DC current. Then use a DC dimmer.
119338
I did not use any transformer for this fixture. You can buy a regular dimmer.
525114
Hello you need to make sure it is rated for your countries voltage. It has a step down transformer. Why don't you call or email the company . I love mine I can operate by switch or just leave it on it comes on Automatic at night and morning goes out .the 3 lights give a very nice light good lighting but not I blinding More of a soft light which is great,and eats very little power.
1726793
I too have the same question. I will try to buy a 120 V step down transformer.... meanwhile wanted to know which transformer someone has used it sucessfully with this? Is a transformer based converter needed or normal wiothout transformer work? I had one already but not sure if to use this or buy a transformer based 120 V
1529340
Not with the standard transformers supplied.. you would need a magnetic transformer... quite expensive... The low voltage three way dimmer available from the company and included with some sets, works well.
2236656
If the fixture has a MR16 bulb then this bulb should work the transformer should only affect the dimmer
770669
Yes...there are different size transformers...but with any low volt or line volt lighting simply take the total wattage of the lighting strip..(60ft.) say maybe 200 watt....and divideby your voltage which I believe is 12v. on these...this would be 16.66 amps.....so make sure the wire you run from the transformer is rated at least 20 amps.....(#12 wire)This should work for you and be safe.....Make sure your transformer wattage output is equal to or less than your strip light wattage.
1753121
My apoligies. I read the instructions just now and you are right! Earlier I just looked at the plug and the shaver for a switch fror the 240V option and assumed (wrongly) that without the switch it wouldn't work above 120V. Sorry for my error. Regards.
1494237
It is a magnetic low voltage dimmer for use with magnetic transformers. I am using it for in-ceiling halogen lighting. It should not be used for electronic low voltage transformers (I have some of these powering LED strip lighting). Check your transformer. This is also a Maestro Wireless dimmer which can be controlled by an external remote (such as a pico remote). If you don't need this functionality - use a MALV-600 - which is about $30 cheaper.
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.
1308690
If this transformer is dimmable it will say it some where or u can search the catalog # on the internet.
345821
Yes, you can install a standard AC dimmer switch. That is what we installed. No need for a transformer dimmer.
1376741
Probably both, but most lighting transformers put out 12VAC and I know that does works.
964167
You can dim on the line voltage side. You have to make sure the dimmer is ok with a magnetic transformer though. That is a must!!! These aren't cheap either. The cheapest dimmer I could find was about $40. Also get the lowest watt rated dimmer you can find. Higher ones sometimes flicker when dimmed low, if you only have one low power transformer on the circuit.
2125252
This unit comes with a transformer. The light plugs to the transformer and to a 110 outlet. Did your light come with it? Your picture does not show it. Maybe they forgot to send it with your light.
2039992
The transformer resides in the light fixture. Either the person who sold you the fixture or the instruction manual should state whether the transformer is capable of being dimmed. The wall dimmer wall switch should also be rated for LED dimming.