Can I use this with an electronic transformer to dim 12 volt lights?
476848
First you have to ask the manufacturer if those are dimmable lights. If so you will have no problem the transformer.
1751208
I have a dimmer on one of the lines on the 12v side of the transformer which works fine. I don't know what would happen if you put a dimmer on the input (120v) side.
1099302
Sure, if you are good with electrical stuff I see no reason why that wouldn't work and sounds like a good idea to me. You'd just have to splice into the existing wires, perhaps pre-tin, butt splice, and using shrink tubing. The dimmer is fed low voltage since it is inline with the transformer output, so not sure if a low voltage style dimmer is req'd, or if you can get by with a standard 120 VAC one (that part I have no idea).
898092
definitely not. this has an internal circuit board that changes the voltage from 120VAC to 12Volt. This means the light won't dim it will simply turn off.
345821
Yes, you can install a standard AC dimmer switch. That is what we installed. No need for a transformer dimmer.
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.
722103
I have always used magnetic low voltage dimmers. That's what I was told and I have never tried a conventional dimmer. I would say no.
1257282
These lights are great, but I don't believe they can be dimmed. At least nothing about dimming support was mentioned with the product documentation and the transformer is expecting 110~120V. They aren't too bright though where I've found a case where I wanted them to be dimmed.
323351
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.
626808
This transformer can be dimmed on the 120 volt side and will work with led puck lights as long as they are 12 volt puck lights. Most puck lights I deal with are 1.7 watts which would require a minimum of 12 for this transformer to function properly.
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.
552213
You should be able to use any transformer designed for low voltage (12 volt) lighting. I believe that Amazon may sell some of these transformers - search to find out.
1814976
If this is the 12v version then as long as the total current is within the range of your transformer, it should work. I don't recommend it though, as these draw more current than typical landscape lights.If it is the 120V version, no, it cannot be used.
1426584
I don't think that will work. It is a regulated power supply, so it will try to keep a constant output voltage even if the input drops. you need a 12v dc dimmer.
1422931
My son's response is that he thinks the transformer changes the current from AC to DC and drops the voltage down. With DC, it will only power a certain number of bulbs before all will start to be dimmer. He thinks that 12 on one transformer would be dim or not work at all. Hope that helps!
2063175
Yes, assuming the "electric wire" is low voltage and the same as the dimmer.
2108300
From what I understand a dimmer would need to be added between the transformer and the LED lights. The transformer isn't dimmed it is the power out of the transformer that is dimmed. But you need to use a DC power LED dimmer.