Can these be hardwired into a regular dimer switch or do I need to buy a specific dimmer switch for the LED strip?
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Since these are 12V LEDs, they require a separate 12V power supply and I suspect that the 12V power supply would not handle being on a dimmer circuit. There is a low cost dimmer available, see http://www.amazon.com/Lighting-EVER-Dimmer-Wireless-Control/dp/B004X4O1NG/ref=pd_sim_hg_4
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Since these are 12V LEDs, they require a separate 12V power supply and I suspect that the 12V power supply would not handle being on a dimmer circuit. There is a low cost dimmer available, see LE® RF Dimmer for Single Color LED Strips, LED Ribbon, RF Dimmer for 12V DC LED Light Strips, 8A, Wireless Remote Control for All Dimmable 3528 5050 LED Strip
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Hello David, Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, you would need following product in order to do hard wire installtion. http://www.amazon.com/Lightkiwi-H1386-Dimmable-Transformer-40watt/dp/B00E453A9U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384799520&sr=8-1&keywords=lightkiwi+dimmable+transformer Please feel free to let us know if you have any additional question. Thank you. Customer Service Lightkiwi
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You can cut the connectors and wire them directly to a power source. You did not mention the power source so I must remind you that if it is a 120v power source, you have to have the 120v-12v adapter. I used mine on a motorhome where all the light fixtures are 12v, so was able to remove my flourescent bulbs and rewire these strips directly to the light switch.
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Should be able to use with current switch. I didn't use any "special" dimmer switch, and they have worked just fine. NOTE: I have had a larger percentage of these bulbs burn out too fast, maybe 10%.
1210465
No. You must use a decent dimmer that's led capable. The old dimmers are hard on the electronics in the led
2155295
Yes. I hooked my led strip to it and it works like it should. The switch is very well built...I like it a lot.
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I'm not sure you can try direct wiring them with a toggle switch but i needed mine to flash but i have seen brighter led lights than these
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I hardwired these to a regular switch by putting a regular switch inbetween the 12volt adapter and the LEDs.
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Yes you will need the power supply. The dimmer goes between the power supply and the lights. Just a couple of 18 or 22 size wires will work fine cut to the lengths needed. As for the connectors, depends on how many pieces you're going to have. If you need to go around corners, then it's easier to cut the strip and make the40/90 degree bend you require. Then you would need 2 connectors, (One for each strip) one long length would need only 1 connector. Unless you're handy with a soldering iron (pencil type) I'd check out a couple of videos on www.youtube.com, for hints and tips. It's not hard but patience goes along way in working with these. But the finished job is well worth it. Everyone that comes in my kitchen and sees them does the oooo's and awwwws. Also makes a nice night light when you go out.
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I have these on dimmers in two rooms and I just used the same dimmers that where in the wall switch for the incandescent bulbs. I know that works. Specialized Halogen bulbs may have a different voltage and current range and I'm not certain whether your dimmers are specialized for a particular system. But, if it's the type of dimmer that would work just as well with a standard bulb, it should work with these.
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The led lights are 12 volt and run off their own converter. You can purchase a dimmer switch just for the led lights but, they will not dim together with your existing system unless the power socket is also controlled by your existing dimmer switch.
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While I have not used these with a dimmer switch, I see no reason why not. In effect the converter is just a conductor between the two different types of connectors.
1213429
I had never heard that. But recessed down-lighting is exactly what I'm using them for. They're working fine. I do have special dimmer switches made specifically for LED.
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Hi M. Bell. The ones I received had screw and push in connections, no solder required. Traditionally you would have a black wire and white wire, black being the "hot" wire and white being the neutral. There are directions & diagrams with the dimmer. Hope that helps - Larry.
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There are LED bulbs that will work with standard dimming switches. As there is no specific claim that this switch can control LED light levels, I would search for the LED bulbs that claim they can be controlled with a standard dimmer. There is a great write up from CNET on the 5 things you should know about LED lighting. I hope this helped.
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I am not sure but the wise thing to do is buy the remote switch without the dimmer capability. I'm sorry but I still use them on spot bulbs. But it shouldn't work with LED. My advise is to get the on/off remote switch to be on the safe side.
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If you're talking about a long roll strip, one end has the pin connectors and the other end has wires to splice what I did was cut in half,bought a separate power supply and spliced wires. If you're talking about short LED strips, I don't think you can cut those and use again without Soldering