Can someone explain this spec? *Maximum Load: 10A per channel / 20A total I would've thought that being a 4 channel dimmer, if it is rated at 20 A max, then it would've been rataed at 5A per channel not 10 A per channel. What am I missing?
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I completely understand your logic I'll let me help explain. The entire dinner is 20 A maximum. Each channel can handle 10 amps each. For example you can put 10amps on channel 1 and 10amps on channel 2 but if you put any more load on channel 3 or 4 the entire dinner will be overloaded. This allows flexibility if you want more or less loads (beyond just 5amps)... Within the 20amp max total. Hope this helps.
1413943
I had the same behavior on a 12 light candelabra. Your problem is likely not with the lights but with the switch. After doing some testing I discovered the problem was actually with the dimmer switch. Even when turned off there was still current being fed to across the circuit. Just enough to dimly illuminate the LED lights. I actually tried three different dimmer switches I purchased about the same time and all three had the same behavior. For now, I have replaced the dimmer switch with a regular single pole on/off switch and that did the took care of the problem, at least for now. I am looking for another dimmer switch product that can be used.
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That's how I have mine set up; in line with a dimmer. It works well and has for the past six months or so. I'm not aware that you need a power supply that is specifically built for "dimming". As far as I know, any power supply will work as long as it outputs the correct voltage.
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Lutron's "C*L Dimmer" Maestro line is made for use with dimmable LED and CFL bulbs (search model # MACL&#8209;153M). Even though you're not *supposed* to use LED's with this, I would think that as long as you have 60W total worth of bulbs running through it, it will be fine. For example, I currently have 6 recessed can flood lights running on one of these switches...if I switch to 65W-equivalent LEDs that will be roughly 57W...pushing my luck, but I expect it will work (I realize this isn't very helpful until I test it...just saying if it controls a single 60W incandescent bulb just fine, it should theoretically run six 10+ watt dimmable LED bulbs just fine as well. Would be very curious to see if anyone has tried this out that can confirm they were using this model of the Lutron switch and not one of the C*L's.
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Two things about dimming. My dimmer was not compatible. Check the Philips list of ones that work perfectly. In spite of not being compatible they would dim way down. I dimmed the hall lights so our Video room would not have a glare from them. My guess would be over 80 dim. Not as good as old fashioned dimmers on a dinning room chandelier with incandescent lights but fairly close. Also be sure you have enough lights to meet the lowest wattage needed for the dimmer. Sounds complex but it isn't really. If you would like the PDF file with all the dimmers that work email me. I lost the site but have the list jhsnowden@ev1.net
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Not sure, this dimmer lasted all 2 weeks for me though. It was so cheap I didn't bother with a return.
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No, each channel is 5 Amps Max, which is about 600 watts. You require a 4 x 1200 watt dimmer for these lamps.
1945480
The minimum load on the 105W transformer is 20W, hence 80W is OK. The transformer has many built-in protections, like over-current, short circuit etc, hence no voltage is output unless a working lamp (20W or more) is applied. Regards buzzing, 98% of dimmers do not, but depends on the dimmer you have.
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It depends on your settings. I'm usually using mine at full power, so it's going to be more like 2-3 for me. If you use dimmer settings and you aren't watching a video or something that takes up more battery it's going to last longer.
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Truthfully, I don't know. However It can handle load of 121W Total. Usualy you add all the wattage of all the lights etc. that should not exceed more than 121W. I am running all LED fixtures each with 3 watt. I have about 15 fixture on the circuits. I have don't have any trouble with it.
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I completely understand your logic I'll let me help explain. The entire dinner is 20 A maximum. Each channel can handle 10 amps each. For example you can put 10amps on channel 1 and 10amps on channel 2 but if you put any more load on channel 3 or 4 the entire dinner will be overloaded. This allows flexibility if you want more or less loads (beyond just 5amps)... Within the 20amp max total.Hope this helps.
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This uses 2watt and output light about 10 to 20 watt bulb equivalent. I am not too sure because I have not seen a 20 watt bulb. Definitely dimmer than a 40 watt bulb.
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I had the same behavior on a 12 light candelabra. Your problem is likely not with the lights but with the switch. After doing some testing I discovered the problem was actually with the dimmer switch. Even when turned off there was still current being fed to across the circuit. Just enough to dimly illuminate the LED lights. I actually tried three different dimmer switches I purchased about the same time and all three had the same behavior. For now, I have replaced the dimmer switch with a regular single pole on/off switch and that did the took care of the problem, at least for now. I am looking for another dimmer switch product that can be used. I had the same behavior on a 12 light candelabra. Your problem is likely not with the lights but with the switch. After doing some testing I discovered the problem was actually with the dimmer switch. Even when turned off there was still current being fed to across the circuit. Just enough to dimly illuminate the LED lights. I actually tried three different dimmer switches I purchased about the same time and all three had the same behavior. For now, I have replaced the dimmer switch with a regular single pole on/off switch and that did the took care of the problem, at least for now. I am... » Read More I had the same behavior on a 12 light candelabra. Your problem is likely not with the lights but with the switch. After doing some testing I discovered the problem was actually with the dimmer switch. Even when turned off there was still current being fed to across the circuit. Just enough to dimly illuminate the LED lights. I actually tried three different dimmer switches I purchased about the same time and all three had the same behavior. For now, I have replaced the dimmer switch with a regular single pole on/off switch and that did the took care of the problem, at least for now. I am looking for another dimmer switch product that can be used. « Show Less
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The 3way wiring becomes useless. I use the 5 associated with a 15 or LRM dimmer. You will need an Aeon Labs Minimote or similar to associate them unless you have a controller like Vera. The 5 is basically a scene controller. Actually just replaced a 4way with this configuration today.
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It is my understanding that you should get a repeater for each full length of led strands. The more you add, the dimmer it gets and the more current you put on the 1st strand. The repeaters are not really expensive.
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To my knowledge 5 amps is fine to run through this. It should be rated for 4 amps per channel allowing a maximum of 12 amps. Another thing to add is that this dmx controller does not play well with strip led amplifiers. Especially when it comes to dimming.
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Well, I am using 4 UltraLED 14W bulbs in one single fixture, and I am using the existing dimmer that I was using before whe I had 4 regular incandescent 60W bulbs. Seems to work fine, except that I can only dim the lights about 40%, after which the bulbs begin to flicker and the go off. Wish I could dim them more. Maybe I should be using a more compatible dimmer.