can i change an existing wall switch to a dimmer switch to supply power to the low voltage led ribbon lights
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Yes. You will need a dimable power supply and a dimmer that will work for that power supply. Dimmer will be something that will work for the LED power supply... generally not a standard dimmer.
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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.
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only if you have a dimmable transformer most of them are magnetic transformers and sometimes require a special dimmer switch for magnetic Low voltage transformers fyi I am a master electricians with 20 years experience and have installed hundreds of feet of this LED ribbon
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No - Dimmer switches are AC. These lights require a dc transformer inbetween and dropping the voltage to that transfomer will cause it to burn out. There are dimmer kits out there that fit after the ac to dc conversion.
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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.
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You can change to a dimmer, but it has to be a low voltage dimmer. Buy it through Amazon, I got mine there at about $45 where HD / Lowes is $105 for the same thing. Then just follow the wiring diagram of the driver (12v converter). You must also use a dimmable driver for the low voltage lights. I did my kitchen and it is great light and looks nice at night. Hope I helped.
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I tried to do that and it didn't work. The on/off switch on the dimmer goes to the off position at the loss of power and stays there if external power is applied. So you have to use the little dimmer switch provided for on/off operation. You could do this (use the wall switch) if you wire around the on/off switch in the dimmer
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You can cut the connectors and wire them directly to a power source. You did not mention the power source so I must remind you that if it is a 120v power source, you have to have the 120v-12v adapter. I used mine on a motorhome where all the light fixtures are 12v, so was able to remove my flourescent bulbs and rewire these strips directly to the light switch.
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The package came with a three level dimmer control that I did not need - my interest was only in the transformer.I would think that this three level dimmer could be used as a substitute ; the compatibility of the connector would be the only matter to investigate,
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Sorry, the dimmer switch on the wall will not work. There is a transformer between the wall power and the dimmer switch on the light cord and that effectively means the wall switch will not work. These are great lights anyway and I really like mine.
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I would recommend using the 12v dimmer after the power supply. Cutting"Dimming" the power prior to a power supply defeats the purpose of its capability to convert power from 110v AC to 12v DC. This is the one that I used Leegoal LEDwholesalers LED Strip Lights PWM Dimming Controller For LED Lights or Ribbon, 12 Volt 8/10 Amp, 3301 Hope that will help you with your wiring.
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This kit comes with Power Supply. Input AC 100-240V, Output DC 24V. You could plug the Power Supply into the switchable outlet or buy a separate Hardware Kit if you want to hard wire the lights (Lightkiwi 40 Watt Dimmable transformer and Lightkiwi LED Wall Dimmer Switch Item#Q3977)
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I believe you are referring to: Lutron Diva Magnetic Low-Voltage Dimmer. Having wired home and built my own stereo from components I will say "YES". This leaves you the controller for changing colors. (just remember if it "does not come on" with the installed switch.....then someone...has turned the lights"off" from the remote.) AND: the remote may not respond while you are dimmed on the wall switch as you are also reducing the receiver on the led cable. It most likely WILL NOT respond when dimmed. I have a photo of what I did and will try to upload it after this is posted (No place for a photo here with this respond) I used poster putty to mount my controller on the wall against a door sill.
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That would be a question for Lutron. Depends I guess on the amount of electricity running through it and I have no idea what the limits of this dimmer switch are.
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No. You need a dual dimmer that has two 300 watt circuit capacity. toal of 600w rating. try this oneLeviton 6628-W SureSlide 300W Per Circuit Incandescent or 300VA Magnetic Low Voltage Dual slide-to-OFF Dimmer, Single Pole, White
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Sorry my previous answer was incorrect as I remember a new product that just might work, but your dimmer function might not be usuable. This LED unit is comparable to a 25watt light: https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/114212/LED-G92020E.html
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maybe yes maybe no...if you already have an existing switch on the wall that is just on/off that is 110v... then yes....just take it out and replace with this...if no then you will need additional components.
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you should be able to get chassis box, switch and wire hook up at Radio Shack or similar store. good luckhope your led lights will work on 12vdc, otherwise you have to go the inverter route.
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You can use a dimmer to replace the normal on/off switch to control it. The installation is the same as the normal switch.
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I have reg. bulbs with a dimmer on my lamp. My electrician said I would need a different dimmer switch to use with LED bulbs.
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The led lights are 12 volt and run off their own converter. You can purchase a dimmer switch just for the led lights but, they will not dim together with your existing system unless the power socket is also controlled by your existing dimmer switch.
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The question as posed implies cutting off the power supply plug and hard wiring the wire into a conventional light switch which would be a no no because the plug-in power supply in this package contains a transformer to reduce the voltage to 12 Volts. This really isn't the right package if one wants to control the lights from a dedicated wall switch. I would suggest the customer go direct to InspiredLED.com. I can't overstate how easy it is to deal with people on line. They'll fix you up in no time once they have an idea what your wishes are. Send them dimensions and ideally a photo(s) of where you want lights and they will return it with a worked up layout, parts list and costing. The question as posed implies cutting off the power supply plug and hard wiring the wire into a conventional light switch which would be a no no because the plug-in power supply in this package contains a transformer to reduce the voltage to 12 Volts. This really isn't the right package if one wants to control the lights from a dedicated wall switch. I would suggest the customer go direct to InspiredLED.com. I can't overstate how easy it is to deal with people on line. They'll fix you up in no time once they have an idea what your wishes are. Send them dimensions and ideally a photo(s) of... » Read More The question as posed implies cutting off the power supply plug and hard wiring the wire into a conventional light switch which would be a no no because the plug-in power supply in this package contains a transformer to reduce the voltage to 12 Volts. This really isn't the right package if one wants to control the lights from a dedicated wall switch. I would suggest the customer go direct to InspiredLED.com. I can't overstate how easy it is to deal with people on line. They'll fix you up in no time once they have an idea what your wishes are. Send them dimensions and ideally a photo(s) of where you want lights and they will return it with a worked up layout, parts list and costing. « Show Less