Two of the reviews indicate that when the light bulb goes- the dimmer is no longer usable. Any way to avoid this?
1587607
Are they speaking about the little light that is inside the dimmer? If so, mine has lasted forever. I wouldn't know about that. If they are speaking about the bulb that is in the lamp it turns on and off, then that has not happened to me. If my lamp burns out I replace the bulb and it has no effect on the dimmer. I highly recommend these dimmers! Mine is a necessity!
1587608
We never had that experience. I replaced a 100 watt regular light bulb with the same & the dimmer still worked just fine.
1587609
What? No. You plug your lamp into this device and then you plug the device into your outlet. I can't imagine why a simple light bulb failing to work would affect the device. Just get a new light bulb or a new lamp. The touch dimmer is really nice and I'm very happy with my purchase
1587610
That isn't true... You will love this dimmer...buy it... You will be glad you did!
1808156
wish I could be more helpful, but I don't dim the light in the traditional sense. I use dimmer X-10 modules to turn some lights fully on and off. What has happened over that year or so is that the light began to flash when not in use. My experience with other LED lights tells me that the loading circuit within the lamp has failed (an artificial small load to simulate standard bulbs to controllers). To not go crazy I put the lamp on a relay switched X-10 module.As far as color in full on performance, without an instrument, no one would see a color shift.hope that hellps.
565956
I have LED bulbs in the fan now. I do not have them set up on a dimmer but that should not be a problem either.
1372933
The only way to dim would be to use a low voltage inline dimmer, you can try a lutron dimmer switch but I don't believe it work because it is not a damnable driver
1230333
Probably send the string back. It happens and obviously you can't replace the bulbs like older lights. Mine all work fine and are awesome.
73380
I think you could dim it from the switch also.... I know you could from the dimmer, however I did away with these type switches.....they started coming on by themselves. I went with the heavy duty models and never had any more trouble.
2284528
As far as I know that would be based on the bulbs you use, instead of the light fixture. I will read the box, but I'm almost certain you could put a dimmer switch on the light. Hope that is helpful. Thank you -Matt
1020380
No. Matter of fact, I had to replace one (just wore out) so now I have two different dimmers and both do fine.
2099253
Check the connections, see if they are tight and correct. Check if the dimmer is hot when they cut off. Try switching led bulbs, that is when the problem started. Make sure the remote is working without sticking.
1642732
I have seen a comment that said : "I had a problem with my CFL light('s) flickering so I tried putting LED bulb in and it worked fine since" My opinion on this comment -> the CFL bulb either was too low a wattage and/or not dimmable; If you do try using a LED bulb I strongly suggest you make sure it IS a DIMABLE LED ,Even though this device will not dim the bulb this is important so as not to damage your LED unit and thus possibly damaging timer unit as well.
1746865
It is probably the crappy dimmer they use. I bought a cheap in-line switch and simply cut the dimmer-switch out. I also replaced the bulb with a 2.6 watt LED from ebay. Now I leave it on all of the time and it uses almost no power. (If you go with an LED try to get the shortest one you can. E12 candelabra base. And small LED's do not work well with a dimmer. They tend to flicker.) Good luck
567593
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.
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.
1644789
Yes, you will lose the dimming function. Look around, you may be able to find one with the manual dimming switch, but not in this price range.
1870243
I have not had an issue with the cord. There is a dimmer attached and I use it daily-at night to dim the lamp and in the morning to turn it up again. I have had the lamp for a couple of weeks now. I was concerned with that too, but I checked both lamps when I received and both are fine.
475509
Contact manufacturer. Did you get plug in automatic dimmer? You just touch pole and it will dim to where you like it with all bulbs on. Home Depot has them. Its great!
1987852
Press the long square button in the middle of your unit several times and the light will dim down until it is completely off. This will take care of it.