Can a light switch be installed prior to the transformer to turn the lights off/on with the dimmer switc used after the basic transformer to dim the lights? or would I need to use a transformer that can be dimmed? Does the dimmer switch reset to off...
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There should be no problem with a standard switch installed prior to the transformer as the dimmer switch is set between the transformer and the light fixture. The lights are beautiful, bright and energy efficient.
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Donna,FYI - I bought and installed this exact system with no difficulty. Your comment/question is too vague to answer. To recap the usual installation: the red dimmer wire must connect to the "+" side of the LED strip, and the black wire must connect to the "-" side. This is mandatory or else the LED's won't turn on. The dimmer is then plugged into the transformer, and naturally the transformer must be plugged into an active 120 volt outlet. Also, double check that you have good connections at the LED strip. If this doesn't help you, please explain in more detail how you have your system set up. I'd be happy to help you.Doobster Donna,FYI - I bought and installed this exact system with no difficulty. Your comment/question is too vague to answer. To recap the usual installation: the red dimmer wire must connect to the "+" side of the LED strip, and the black wire must connect to the "-" side. This is mandatory or else the LED's won't turn on. The dimmer is then plugged into the transformer, and naturally the transformer must be plugged into an active 120 volt outlet. Also, double check that you have good connections at the LED strip. If this doesn't help you, please explain in more detail... » Read More Donna,FYI - I bought and installed this exact system with no difficulty. Your comment/question is too vague to answer. To recap the usual installation: the red dimmer wire must connect to the "+" side of the LED strip, and the black wire must connect to the "-" side. This is mandatory or else the LED's won't turn on. The dimmer is then plugged into the transformer, and naturally the transformer must be plugged into an active 120 volt outlet. Also, double check that you have good connections at the LED strip. If this doesn't help you, please explain in more detail how you have your system set up. I'd be happy to help you.Doobster « Show Less
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First you have to ask the manufacturer if those are dimmable lights. If so you will have no problem the transformer.
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My son's response is that he thinks the transformer changes the current from AC to DC and drops the voltage down. With DC, it will only power a certain number of bulbs before all will start to be dimmer. He thinks that 12 on one transformer would be dim or not work at all. Hope that helps!
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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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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.
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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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The dimmer switch won't work because the light have an inline convertor that controls the dimming. At least I don't think it would be recommended to use the dimmer switch with them.
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I have installed several of these Lutron Dimmer switches around my home. The setting you're trying to install is very much like what I have done in my place. Actually, I even have a room with 6 12V Halogen bulbs (each with its own mini transformer) and it works pretty well. Make sure you get your polarity right at the moment of connecting your wiring to the switch because they are as good as delicate. Other than that, they work just fine.
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Perhaps. The trick is to supply 12v DC to the lights. I think the transformer is in the little box with the blades that fit into the plug, so you would have splice in before the transformer. When I replaced my fluorescent under-counter lights, my solution was to pull the old lights, install a plug at the end of those hard wires, and then plug into that. A bit of extra work, but not bad.
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The switch can control two devices. Each switch is paired with the dimmer directly above it. The intent is you can set the dimmer where you use it most often and then turn the device off and on with the switch while leaving the dimmer set. There is no way to wire one device to the left hand dimmer and a separate device to the left hand switch.
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I did not use any transformer for this fixture. You can buy a regular dimmer.
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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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I would recommend using the 12v dimmer after the power supply. Cutting"Dimming" the power prior to a power supply defeats the purpose of its capability to convert power from 110v AC to 12v DC. This is the one that I used Leegoal LEDwholesalers LED Strip Lights PWM Dimming Controller For LED Lights or Ribbon, 12 Volt 8/10 Amp, 3301
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Hi Nicholas, I can't speak for the switch model you mention, but we are using the Lutron CL Dimmer (Toggler CL) rated at 150 watts for CFL and LED lights (600 watts for incandescent/halogen). Specific model is TGCL-153PH-WH (white). We are using it on the 120v/ac side of the transformer, with 12v Xenon and/or LED lights on the other side, and it works fine. Switch also works well with dimmable 120v LED lights. OOPS - realized this IS NOT an "occupancy" switch - sorry. 'Hope this helps. - Paul
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No, it does not come with a dimmer switch, just a plug. I bought this brown dimmer cord:Lutron TT-300H-WH Electronics Plug-In Lamp Dimmer, WhiteIt works well with these lights. Now we can have them bright or dim.
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I believe so, but can't answer for certain. In my case, I just replaced the old fixtures, clamping in to the existing low-wattage line, and had no reason to check out the transformer. My previous experiene with low-watt lights required a transformer. Wish I could be more difinitive for you.