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Can you use a dimmer switch with LED lights?
A standard dimmer switch cannot be used with an LED light as you will never be able to dim the LED light either completely or not very well. LED lights need their own special electronic dimmer switch to have a fully functioning and dimming light.
Do you need a special switch for dimmable LED lights?
Use an LED Dimmer switch A standard dimmer switch cannot be used with an LED light as you will never be able to dim the LED light either completely or not very well. LED lights need their own special electronic dimmer switch to have a fully functioning and dimming light.
What type of dimmer switch is needed for LED lights?
Trailing edge dimmers work best with LED light bulbs and leading-edge dimmers work best with traditional incandescent and halogen light bulbs.
What is the highest wattage LED dimmer switch?
1000 wattage
What is the highest wattage dimmer switch? Standard household dimmer switches range from 150W to 1000W, so the highest wattage for a dimmer switch is 1000 wattage.
What are the best Smart LED dimmer switches?
TP-Link Kasa HS220. Setting up the TP-Link Kasa HS220 dimmer switch is fairly easy as it can replace your existing light switches.
Can I use a LED bulb with a dimmer switch?
LED light bulbs can be used in light fixtures controlled by dimmer switches, but you may well find that traditional dimmers may not work—or may work inadequately—with some LED bulbs . The bottom line is compatibility.
Do I need New dimmer switch for LED bulbs?
You’ll need new dimmers. If you’re adding LED bulbs to fixtures on dimmers, make sure to select dimmable LEDs—and plan to replace your dimmer switches too. Using dimmable LEDs is not as simple as just screwing them into your existing fixtures.
Why do my lights flicker when using the dimmer switch?
The following causes can be responsible for the occasional flickering: Inappropriate transformer for low-voltage lights Inappropriate dimmer Defective power supply unit in the lamp Fluctuations in the power grid