Can I use a normal dimmer in a 2-1/4 x 3 in wall box to dim the lights?
1859728
No, the box has to be at least 3"x4". Just kidding. Box size is not relevant. I tried dimming mine with a standard dimming switch, and like all LEDs, they dim okay to a point, then things start flickering and acting weird. There may be other dimmer switches you can put in that work best with LEDs, but the "normal" ones created to take incandescent bulbs from super low glow to bright only work to a point with LEDs. If you only want to dim them a little, you're good, but if you want to dim them way down, you're not.
1859729
A normal dimmer will not work. You need to get one compatible with cfl/led bulbs. These dimmers use completely different control. And they are sized to fit in a standard wal box. I got mine at home depot.
2002354
Yes, & you will want to. You will need a credenza dimmer (from Amazon), because they are the only ones I found to handle the wattage. Get a 700 watt dimmer. You will love the effect, as the elements turn almost orange. I love mine.
2199234
You will have to install your own dimmer switch. The sets use standard bulbs, so they are dim able.
1146516
Yes there are 2. 2 dimmers I retrofitted an Oceanic Biocube with them. I actually had an engineer friend do it for me for fun so can't vouch for how easy/hard it was. I think that there are a couple of brackets that we didn't use but the unit has worked well since we installed it.
132133
Only with a 12v dimmer switch. The better the quality of the dimmer switch, the lower it will dim down. Most cheap dimmers only dim to about 30%. A good one -+- $100 will dim down to zero
1922578
Yes, with a phase adaptive dimmer. I have not tried to dim with a standard over the counter dimmer. Possibly a Lutron CL dimmer would work if you have a minimum amount of watts.
1206642
Yes, you can use a dimmer switch with this item. We recommend the Zoo Med Rheostat.
771950
I believe you can although I personally haven't done so. You can go without dimmer by cutting it off, or feed in a dimmer switch and output wires to the junction box.
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
119338
I did not use any transformer for this fixture. You can buy a regular dimmer.
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. :)
1138049
I'm sure you can reduce the output, but probably not with a dimmer designed for 120 volt service or with typical 120 volt transformers. You'd need more knowledge than I have and a transformer designed for the output of your system, probably available online
1463677
I have never used one in a dimmer, but the basics are the same so I do't see why not
345821
Yes, you can install a standard AC dimmer switch. That is what we installed. No need for a transformer dimmer.
456018
I do...actually I have 3. They all dim as one; individual control would require additional dimmers. It would be important that you don't have a load that is larger than the rating of the dimmer.
588095
I'm not sure. I'm not using it on a dimmer. I would guess you can but not from personal experience.
162686
No.. This transformer will work with a regular wall switch but not with a dimmer...You are able to use a dimmer switch but it will have to be on the load side of the transformer by adding a 12 volt dimmer switch.