What are the dimmer restrictions, if any?
1585212
No restrictions... This bulb fit right into our existing socket and worked with the dimmer switch we already had. I imagine it would be just the same for you!
1585213
They work flawlessly with my 14 year old slider and button type dimmers. The old incandescent bulbs would flicker when set very low, these bulbs are showing no flicker on any dimmer setting. Constant and silky smooth with slider style dimmers. I'm very impressed.
1585214
I contacted Philips and they updated their website with an updated dimmer compatibility. The new chart (page 7) lists all of the compatible brands and rates them as well. http://www.usa.lighting.philips.com/connect/tools_literature/compatibility.wpd
1585215
These say dimmable. I had an electrician tell me that I needed LED compatible dimmers, but they work on my old dimmers.
39294
No problem working with a dimmer. I love the light but will caution they have a disappointingly short life for the price.
1123492
The standard wiring that comes with the unit is not designed to be hard wired, but if you have electrical know how, you can make the alterations successfully. I am not sure how that would impact any electrical code compliance. As for dimming, the instructions warn the user NOT to use it with a dimming circuit.
22575
Feit has a list of recommended dimmers at http://www.feit.com/Dimmer_Compatibility/DIMMER_COMPATIBILITY/Dimmer_Compatibility
132133
Only with a 12v dimmer switch. The better the quality of the dimmer switch, the lower it will dim down. Most cheap dimmers only dim to about 30%. A good one -+- $100 will dim down to zero
2250957
it's just a standard hard-wired light fixture like you would put in yout kitchen or dining room, so as long as you use standard old ligthbulbs or non-fluorescent new type ones that actualy say "dimmable" on the package then i would think so, yes...but these are made for outisde lighting, so usually dimming is not necessary....basically it's the bulb you use not the fixture that determines the dimmability.
1169950
Actually, they can be dimmed. In the positive line, use a 10 watt power resistor of about 12 to 15 ohms with a toggle switch bypassing the resistor for high power. This is the arrangement that I use.
2133496
We don't use a dimmer with ours, but the technical details area of the product description says, "special features: dimmable."
2039990
Compatibility with dimmer is dependent upon the dimmer switch itself. You'll need to look at the specifications on the models you're interested in to make that determination.
736053
They are able to be dim down, but you will have to buy an external dimmer controller.
1138049
I'm sure you can reduce the output, but probably not with a dimmer designed for 120 volt service or with typical 120 volt transformers. You'd need more knowledge than I have and a transformer designed for the output of your system, probably available online
1029248
I had not tried with a standard dimmer on the line side. I had a solid state one on the low-voltage side that worked fine until it was determined that I really just wanted to install a simple toggle. :)
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
2260333
I have only had the unit for a couple of months - no problem with dimming - only use it a few minutes a day, tho.
412292
To my knowledge, I don't think so.There are cfl bulbs that are specifically designed for dimmer operation.
635934
I'm using the switch to control two sets of florescent lights with no trouble. It simply switches them on and off, there is no dimming function with the switch.
914694
yes you can, in the control there it is a function where you can dim the light, not from 0 to 100%, but you can dimmer it a little