Do LED lights require special dimmers?

Yes, LED lights require a special dimmer. An old fashioned incandescent dimmer switch will not work properly with LED bulbs. You cannot just simply lower the voltage to the LED driver.

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Do all dimmer switches work with LEDs?

While most LED bulbs are now dimmable, not all of them are and not all of them dim in the same manner Since LEDs consume such a low wattage, many types of dimmers do not function with LED in the same way that they do with high wattage load incandescents.

What is the correct dimmer for LED lights?

LED bulbs have a low wattage, so you’ll need to have a dimmer that is 250W or 400W and ideally intelligent trailing edge, for smooth dimming. See our full range of LED suitable trailing edge dimmer switches.

Why do some dimmers not work with LEDs?

The downside is that LED bulbs are extremely low-wattage (they use up very little energy), which means leading edge dimmers can’t read or control their circuitry very well. Trailing edge dimmers, on the other hand, have a much lower wattage range and can read and control LED bulbs easily and effectively.

Can you use a dimmer switch on LED strip lights?

Almost all LED Strip is dimmable – if the input voltage is reduced then the LED will gently dim.

What’s the difference between leading and trailing-edge dimmers?

These two types of phase cutting dimmer get their names from the part of the AC wave that they cut off. Leading edge dimming cuts of the front edge of each waves’ half cycle. Conversely trailing edge dimming cuts out the second half of each waves’ half cycle.

Can you use an incandescent dimmer on LED lights?

A standard incandescent dimmer can be used to dim dimmable LED/CFL bulbs; however performance may vary. In some instances, it will work perfectly and in others you may experience issues such as flickering, reduced dimming range and fluttering.

Can you dim any LED light?

This is something that many people ask when buying LED lighting. Can I dim a LED bulb? The answer is simple. Yes you can dim LED, but not all LED bulbs are dimmable.

Can dimmers damage LED lights?

Since dimming, either by reducing current or by pulse width modulation, results in lower overall junction temperatures, it will have no negative impact on LED life; it might even extend life.