AnswersDriveDimmable LED Light Bulbs. While many LED bulbs are now dimmable, not all of them are and not all of them dim daylight lighting in the same way. Since LEDs consume such a low wattage, many types of dimmers do not function with LED in the same way that they do with high wattage load incandescents.
Do incandescent dimmers work with LED?
That's because current dimmer controls are designed to work with incandescent bulbs, and the technology they use isn't always compatible with CFLs or LEDs. But Gordon says most LED bulb manufacturers haven't begun to inform consumers about whether or not their light fixtures are compatible with exisiting dimmers.
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Do LED light bulbs get dimmer over time?
While LEDs do not burn out like fluorescent lamps and other bulbs they will however degrade and dim over time. Still, LED lamps can last over 25,000 hours. This is over 20 times longer than an incandescent bulb and 5 times longer than most Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL). Protect your LED Investment.
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What type of bulbs are dimmable?
In fact, many dimmable CFL lamps will smoothly dim down to 15% of their light output. When compared to incandescent lighting, these last longer and use much less energy making them a perfect replacement. As with all fluorescent bulbs, they rely on ballasts inside of the fixtures or units to make them work.
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Do dimmable LED bulbs work in 3 way?
The 3-way fixture is plugged into a dimmer switch that is plugged into the outlet. It works just fine. In my slightly frightening experiences, No you can't put a regular Or dimmable LED bulb in a 3 way lamp socket. I've tried it with two different bulbs from Osram Sylvania that claim they are dimmable.
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Can I use a dimmable light without a dimmer?
Yes - This is a good idea if you are thinking of upgrading to a dimmer in the future. Ensure you buy a LED compatible dimmer. We recommend the VARILIGHT range of LED dimmers. Non-dimmable bulbs should NOT be used with a dimmer.
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Do you need a special dimmer switch for LED light bulbs?
The less electricity drawn, the dimmer the light. If you'd like your LED to be dimmable, you need to do one of two things: find LED bulbs compatible with traditional dimmers, or replace your current dimming switch with a leading-edge (LED-compatible) dimmer.
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Are all LED rope lights dimmable?
The tight 1-inch spacing of LEDs provides a great glow of linear accent light. To the right is a before and after application photo that shows the type of lighting effect LED rope lighting can provide. Dimming. Dimmable with most CFL/LED and low voltage electronic dimmers.
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Can I put any light on a dimmer?
Is My Light Fixture Dimmable? Most light fixtures will work with standard dimmer switches, including those with halogen and incandescent lamps. LED fixtures, for instance, may work with standard dimmers, but some may need a specialized dimmer. Likewise, not all compact fluorescent (CFL) light fixtures can be dimmed.
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Can I use a dimmer switch with LED lights?
Both use electricity and both give off light, but that's where the similarity ends. The solution is to buy a dimmer switch rated for both CFL and LED bulbs. Two reputable manufacturers of CFL/LED dimmers are Leviton and Lutron; both provide lists of bulbs they've verified will work with their dimmers.
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Do incandescent dimmers work with LED?
That's because current dimmer controls are designed to work with incandescent bulbs, and the technology they use isn't always compatible with CFLs or LEDs. But Gordon says most LED bulb manufacturers haven't begun to inform consumers about whether or not their light fixtures are compatible with exisiting dimmers.
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What happens if you use a non dimmable LED with a dimmer?
Some of the issues that may occur when a dimmer is incompatible with an LED lamp are: Flickering - Lamps will flicker (can also occur if a non-dimmable lamp is used) Drop-out - No light output at the end of the scale. Damage or failure - LED driver, circuit or LED is damaged or fails.
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Are compact fluorescent bulbs dimmable?
A CFL that is not specifically designed for dimming should not be used on a dimmer. The majority of CFL bulbs sold today are not dimmable. A CFL bulb that cannot be used on a dimmer will have the statement “not for use with dimmers” or “do not use with dimmers” marked directly on the bulb.
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Do you need a special light bulb for a dimmer switch?
Do I need a special dimmer switch for LED light bulbs? While most LED bulbs are now dimmable, not all of them are and not all of them dim in the same manner Since LEDs consume such a low wattage, many types of dimmers do not function with LED in the same way that they do with high wattage load incandescents.
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Why do dimmable LED lights flicker?
While a non-dimmable LED may perform well in a circuit with a dimmer switch (incandescent or LED) set to 100 percent, there is a chance the light will flicker and hum at other brightness levels. Also, it may dramatically shorten the life of the bulb. Smart bulbs are not meant to work with dimmer switches of any type.
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What kind of bulbs can be used with dimmer switches?
Incandescent bulbs and halogen bulbs will work with any dimmer, and while the dimmer can be of the less expensive variety, keep in mind others come with additional features. People who want to use fluorescent and LED bulbs should enter the terms "dimmable fluorescent light," "three-way fluorescent bulb," or "LED bulb."
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What is the lowest watt light bulb?
Standard 100-watt bulbs produce about 1600 lumens. Watts - the amount of energy a light bulb uses. The lower the watts, the lower the electric bill. CFLs and LEDs have a lower wattage than incandescent bulbs, but emit the same light output.
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Are dimmer switches safe?
There shouldn't be any dangers if you use a dimmer that's designed for LED lights. Basically, most modern dimmers rapidly modulate between on/off and is safe for long term use in a low state. A side effect however, is that it may generate RF interference or even an audible humming sound.
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Can I use an LED bulb in an incandescent fixture?
The simple answer is yes, as long as the LED bulb uses less wattage than your fixture. If your socket says not to exceed 60-Watts, it is referring the dangers of high heat output associated with incandescent bulbs. However, LED's do not emit dangerous levels of heat.
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How does a dimmable LED bulb work?
First and foremost, LEDs are not dimmed based on an increase or decrease of voltage (as is the case with their incandescent counterparts.) Instead, what the LED does is it creates a “dimming effect.” There are two ways to do this: pulse-width-modulation (PWM LED) and analog dimming (sans cool-sounding acronym.)
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Are fluorescent lights dimmable?
The brightness to which the level "jumps" is determined by the ballast - see the section below on dimmable percentages. Always remember when dimming fluorescents, performance will not be the same as a traditional, dimmable, incandescent lamp. Fluorescent fixtures are dimmed using a special dimmable ballast.