It appears this can be hard-wired; if so, how does the dimmer work? use a dimmer switch on wall? Thank you.
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They can't be hard-wired due to the transformer. The transformer steps down the voltage from 115 Volt AC to 12 volt DC. You plug the wire from the transformer to one side of the dimmer switch and the lights plug into the other side of the dimmer switch. I installed these lights several months ago and they are just as bright as when I first installed them. I installed the lights on the front inside edge at the bottom of the cabinets. The lights are so small you don't even see them in the reflection of the dark granite counter top. I'm considering installing another set in my bookcases adjacent to the fireplace. I highly recommend these lights. They can't be hard-wired due to the transformer. The transformer steps down the voltage from 115 Volt AC to 12 volt DC. You plug the wire from the transformer to one side of the dimmer switch and the lights plug into the other side of the dimmer switch. I installed these lights several months ago and they are just as bright as when I first installed them. I installed the lights on the front inside edge at the bottom of the cabinets. The lights are so small you don't even see them in the reflection of the dark granite counter top. I'm considering installing another set in my bookcases... » Read More They can't be hard-wired due to the transformer. The transformer steps down the voltage from 115 Volt AC to 12 volt DC. You plug the wire from the transformer to one side of the dimmer switch and the lights plug into the other side of the dimmer switch. I installed these lights several months ago and they are just as bright as when I first installed them. I installed the lights on the front inside edge at the bottom of the cabinets. The lights are so small you don't even see them in the reflection of the dark granite counter top. I'm considering installing another set in my bookcases adjacent to the fireplace. I highly recommend these lights. « Show Less
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Actually, there is an overload transformer. I hardwired mine by burying a plug inside the wall, but you should use the dimmer for 7$. It has 4 brightness settings and can be under mounted. Avoid direct wiring the lights, unless you've found a dimmer with a built in transformer. I already tried ;(
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I have the 12 volt power supply plugged into the wall. The output of the power supply goes to the supplied on/off dimmer switch that I mounted on the wall. The dimmer has 4 levels of brightness. All in all it took about an hour to install. I used the tape and have not had any problems.Sheryl
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It can't be hard wired. The transformer plugs into a outlet, then to switch,then to dimmer, then to lights.
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They Are Wired In-Line. So The End Of The WIre Gets Plugged Into The Dimmer, Then The Dimmer Gets Plugged Into The Outlet. I Have Two Dimmers. One For Each Bank OF Lights. I Put The Dimmers Above The Sink, But They Can Be Mounted Anywhere For Easy Reach.
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The LED lights themselves **CAN** be hard-wired, and they **CAN** use a wall dimmer, but **NOT** with the provided power supply -- the manufacturer also offers a dimmable transformer, available on Amazon as ASIN B0058WSNUE http://www.amazon.com/Inspired-LED-4789-Dimming-Transformer/dp/B0058WSNUE/ref=sr_1_17?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1379890406&sr=1-17 and that's what is needed to use a standard dimmer in a wall box. Wiring instructions for doing so can be found at the Inspired website. They recommend the Lutron DVLV-600 (available on Amazon) or AYLV-600 dimmers, but the manufacturer has a list of about 50 dimmers that will work. Most Lutron "magnetic low voltage" dimmers (readily found at Home Depot) work perfectly with this system. All you do is put the dimmer in the wall in place of an ordinary light switch, and then connect the transformer to the other end of the circuit exactly as if the transformer were a standard light fixture. The transformer can be directly wired into the circuit, or it can be plugged into an outlet that is controlled by the wall dimmer. NOTE: the kits are intended to have the LEDs plug directly into the transformer, though you can run appropriate DC wire through the walls if that is necessary for your application.
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Yes this can be connected to any domestic electrical switch however the dimmer needs to be for led lights. This isn't a problem as these are readily available at any Home Depot etc. you might be lucky and find that your existing dimmer works. Beware !!!!!! Once you have installed one of these set of lights you will become absolutely addicted and you will want to do the whole house.
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My unit came with 2 - three position switchs, I tried to run it through a wall dimmer from x-10, but it would flash, not dim.
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You could cut the cord and hard wire it but since the on/off switch is on the cord you would no longer be able to turn the light off.
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I see no reason why it couldn't be wired with a switch, you would still have to have the "eye" on top as for normal use, but a switch should not affect the operation of the light. Mine is wired straight from the breaker and I let my breaker serve as the switch if I don't want it on.
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It doesn't have a switch. I got a Dimmer Kit and installed it on the line. Works Great!
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Likely not having the neutral wired & properly connected is the issue. These switches need constant power to power themselves which only works properly when a neutral is present. Older homes will have this issue more than newer homes, all else equal. If neutrals are present & wired correctly then bulbs could be the issue. But I have more than twenty of these switches dimming LED lights of several different kinds and brands. They all work beautifully. Best of luck!
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It needs to be hard-wired and turned on/off by a wall switch. No built in switch.
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No, it is hard-wired. We converted it to a plug-in style by purchasing a "kit" at Lowes'..the light is beautiful!!
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This light is controlled by a wall switch. It has to be hard wired into a light box in the wall that is wired to the wall switch circuit.
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I didn't use a dimmer, but yes you can Plug to the outlet and control by wall switch. I think you can replace wall switch by dimmer too
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Yeah you can hard wire anything, comes with a plug. You are crazy to hard wire, I would hard wire a female receptacle then you would have a second plug for a light if you need it. But you could cut off this male plug and hard wire it.
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Hmm, I found this while running a search for dimmer switches! I'm curious if anyone knows if there is a similar switch made that also has a dimmer option included? I wasn't looking for something like this initially but love the idea!!
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I would just remove the dimmer and plug directly into a switch-controlled outlet. You could use a dimmer switch to control the outlet, which would accomplish your objective.
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Sorry this model can not connect a dimmer switch. we also have 1 new model can connect with dimmer switch. you can see that later .
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I don't think it's possible to do what you want there...but keep in mind I'm no electrician. What I'm thinking you're describing is basically a light that has it's own control to half the power. The light switch simply sends the power to the unit or does not (when it's off). To the best of my knowledge, the only switch that could even come close to what you want is a dimmer type switch but as you may or may not know many "lighting appliances" warn that a dimmer switch cannot/should not be used with them. Even if it was ok, it would not instantly cut the power in half, you would have to approximate half if half was important to you, if it's simply dimming that would be nice to you...I would suggest checking the chandelier's installation instructions and see if they emphatically state that you cannot use a dimmer switch with it.
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I would think if you put it on a dimmer switch then it can be dimmed. It's not the light but the switch that dims.
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This does not offer an option to wire into existing electrical switches or dimmers. I'm sure it could be done, if you know a few things about electrical. This system plugs into an existing outlet and uses a wired switch. It does not have a dimmer.
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It did not work on a dimmer swItch. The installer trIed but it did not work. Not sure what kind of dimmer he used. The light is gorgeous!