Can these lights be put on a dimmer? If I were to put the outlet that I plug the transformer in on a dimmer, would this be ok?
1257281
No. Maybe. The lights are on a transformer. A dimmer before that would work like a switch. In theory you could put one after the transformer but I wouldn't recommend that. As stated, the light is pretty soft already. I've got 4 sets working great. Most on the deck and some in the pergola above for very soft lighting.
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.
1303769
I have mine lights on a timer not sure about a dimmer. I haven't tried that. Love them tho
803296
I did not change my dimmer and they dim reasonably well. Unlike incandescent lights they do not get warmer as they dim so the dimmed state is not the most attractive. Often the problem is that the current draw is too low for the dimmer to work; I have two of these lights on one circuit and have no problem. I did not try with just one.
2272967
I believe that all filament based bulbs (not LED or CFL) can be put on a dimmer. So yes, you should be able to put these on a dimmer. However, they are not very bright to begin with, so not sure you'll need to dim them.
28936
Certainly. Please not that I'm not professional or electrician, but I installed these in my home theater room, replacing old dome lights. It works great! If you need to add a dimmer, make sure you get some specific ones, since I could not make it work with some brands.
1866198
I'm not sure you would be able to dim these. If you could, it would probably need to be done from the DC side of the power supply. There may be power supplies out there that have an integrated dimming function.
769145
Not dimmable as far as I know. I haven't tried using dimmers on them. My guess would be that they don't work like that. I'm sure you an find LEDs that do however. Good luck.
969875
I did not do this, but I see no reason why not. I did plug mine in to a timer as there was no way to shut them off until sunrise (other than unplugging or a switch. A dimmer should work fine. These are worth their weight in gold for quality, ease of install, consistency of quality and design.
651837
Since these are 12V LEDs, they require a separate 12V power supply and I suspect that the 12V power supply would not handle being on a dimmer circuit. There is a low cost dimmer available, see http://www.amazon.com/Lighting-EVER-Dimmer-Wireless-Control/dp/B004X4O1NG/ref=pd_sim_hg_4
1109785
You can use three of these on 1 transformer. Just plug the lights together. there are plugs on each end for that. make sure that they are plugged in the right way or they will not work ( just rotate the plug and try again)
260113
IF they are 12V 4 watt? Then Yes, just remember to add up all the watts (each lights wattage) and be sure the total does not exceed the transformer wattage.
64842
You can't extend the wire for these type of lights. You can run additonal wire from transformer to new run. I believe size of wire is 18 gauge
1884543
No, the lights are energized via a transformer which does not function properly via a wall dimmer switch. We installed the dimmer switch which comes with these lights (3 position not a continues rheostat). We haven't found the need to use it, however. We are glad we made this purchase and are avoiding the heat generated by halogens.
552893
If you buy the correct type of bulbs that are dimmable then you shouldn't have an issue. I have these set up with a single pole and 3 way switch dimmer with no issues.
2102567
Honestly - I don't know. Thses are the only lights we do not have dimmers with. That question needs to go to the seller. Good luck
589051
Yes they can. Note these are 12 Volt bulbs and fit in a socket that is designed for it. As long as they have the transformer built into the fixture they will work fine. We have them installed in there pendent fixture without a dimmer switch and they work OK.
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.