I am an owl researcher, and would like to illuminate a relatively small area (about 2x2x3ft the nest area). Can I put a dimmer switch on this light?
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This is an extremely large IR light source for 12 Cubic Foot space at a distance of 2 or three feet. I suggest you go to an Electronics Tech. in your area to use maybe 2 IR LEDs to light the area. Or, you could go to jameco.com and purchase a PWM dimmer for your large IR LED device. Pulse Width Modulation will dim the IR LEDs, but you need to research whether the turning on and off of the LEDs will bother the Owls! Contact the Electronics Dept. of your local University for ideas. It's not a big deal to dim IR LEDs, but I'd be concerned about how this would effect the results of my research. Building a simple 1 or 2 IR LED assembly would be simple. Check for the wave length of your selected IR LEDs. Humans won't see much except for a dim redish light, but what wouldl your Owls see? You can purchase IR LEDs of different wave lengths to use in your research project. Hope this helps.
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You won't need a dimmer switch because it can't be dimmer than it already is. I bought two of these and put them inside my shop, at night you can't tell they are on
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No, the current models of the NanoLeaf bulb are not dimmable. They indicate they are working on a prototype, however.
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Hi, this depends on what type of switch it is. I think this product is a 2 way switch. If it is, no it won't work. If you are installing this in a 3 way setup where there is another 3 way switch, then the dimmer has to be a 3 way dimmer switch. Another thing to keep in mind is that the light you want to dim has to be able to be dimmable. Example, if it is a flourescent light it must be a dimmable type. Usually incandescent or halogen bulbs are used where dimmers are used. Hope this helps
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I'm not sure. I'm not using it on a dimmer. I would guess you can but not from personal experience.
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Yes. Used this light fixture in our nursery and installed a dimmer. Works great.
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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
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I am sure, its not possible to install a dimmer, it uses a fluorescent circular bulb, it won't dim.
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You can use anything 40 W or below. Depends how bright you want it. Either way, you'll probably want to put it on a dimmer switch.
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The simple answer is yes. A more practical response is that this light bulb is only 7 watts, not much more than a typical plug-in night light - the kind you plug into a wall outlet. A dimmer (switch) most likely will not offer any benefit. If the light fixture where you wish to use this size bulb is controlled by a dimmer, then most likely you will turn the switch to the maximum brightness and leave it there.
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Sorry, I don't know. I love the fixture but have it in the kitchen where I don't have a dimmer switch. I've had other fixtures hooked up to dimmers by an electrician and don't see any reason why this one couldn't be. Best to check with an electrician, though.
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Sorry my previous answer was incorrect as I remember a new product that just might work, but your dimmer function might not be usuable. This LED unit is comparable to a 25watt light: https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/114212/LED-G92020E.html
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I wouldn't use this with a light. It's designed for a fan and only has three set levels. Plus this thing is way more expensive then a normal zwave light dimmer.
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We have regular wal switch for light and pull the chain when we need the fan. I do not recall if it is dimmable or not. Light bulbs were hard to find for this...
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Don't believe you can. The inner wiring is for two independent fixtures or a fan/light combo. The fan side has set stops in the slider for variable speeds. The other side is traditional slider to dim the light. The respective switch for each turns it off and on.
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May be ok to use in a location w a dimmer switch but it will NOT dim .. Just turn on or off
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I rewired mine to make it a plug in then added a extension cord dimmer switch and it lights up the room very well. I have it as a hanging chandelier over a lounge chair that I use for reading so I needed the brightness. I am sure it will give you the brightness you are looking for but the dimmer gives it more flexibility.
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it's just a standard hard-wired light fixture like you would put in yout kitchen or dining room, so as long as you use standard old ligthbulbs or non-fluorescent new type ones that actualy say "dimmable" on the package then i would think so, yes...but these are made for outisde lighting, so usually dimming is not necessary....basically it's the bulb you use not the fixture that determines the dimmability.