When I switch the dimmer switch completely off, the bulbs still seem to have some power going to them ( not completely off). Is this normal?
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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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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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I had a similar situation, a light sensor was supposed to turn them off during daylight hours, but they didn't turn totally off.
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In the end, it's jus a light socket, and wouldn't care about the dimmer switch. It's the bulb you screw in that might care. Som compact flourescent bulbs are not dimmable, and some LED bulbs sound like the have "compatible" dimmer switches, but I have not dealt with those.
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I called Leviton on this question. According to Leviton, this switch is not able to fully turn off LED bulbs due to the very low current required to still produce light with LED bulbs. They said this socket would cause flickering instead of turning off.
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It is normal John, mine does the same thing without any adverse effects. Actually, I noticed that after an extended period, they shut off completely. Keep in mind, its not the bulbs, but most likely our trucks that cause it. It just isn't a strong enough current to be noticeable with the standard bulbs.
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I have the same problem. I've connected a 12 v power supply to an LED strip and the dimmer worked for a couple of days, but now it's always on full.
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In my original review I pointed out that these flicker when dimmed, could also be associated with buzzing since the load is on and off. Mine are still going strong after considerable use, however, I rarely dim since the flickering is irritating.
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Mine goes completely off. I can't imagine it is the bulb causing power to stay on, something else must be in play.
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I have the same combo and I adjusted as far as it goes. When switched on when dimmer is on full bright, they flash. If dimmer is all the way down before they are switched on and off, they work without flashing.
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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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This bulb will turn back on at the setting you left it - regardless of whether you turn it off/on from the switch or from the remote. (one of the awesome things about this bulb) I'm not sure what you mean about being able to dim from the light switch?Cheers,Danny
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i havent had any problems with them. so im assuming that its not normal, if its just one id change it, but it sounds like your saying all are dimming out. May be an alternative issue, but it could very well be possible that its the cheap lights!?
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Jennifer, they didn't work at all for me. The lamps would not stay on. I bought them because the swiitches on our lamps kept stripping out. We would up just having the switches replaced. The dimmers went in the "i bought it but it doesn't work" graveyard.
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Do you have those light switches with a light in the switch? That could be the problem. If so, try changing one the the switches to a non-lighted kind. And no, the LED's should go off all the way.
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It is probably the crappy dimmer they use. I bought a cheap in-line switch and simply cut the dimmer-switch out. I also replaced the bulb with a 2.6 watt LED from ebay. Now I leave it on all of the time and it uses almost no power. (If you go with an LED try to get the shortest one you can. E12 candelabra base. And small LED's do not work well with a dimmer. They tend to flicker.) Good luck
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I have used these bulbs in my kitchen upside down without any issues on a dimmer switch. Hope this helps.
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I have two setup, both on CF bulbs. I have 8 bulbs on one circuit, and one of the bulbs I noticed flickers for a few minutes after you turn them off. Something new I found out, when the power goes out, then comes back on, the lights on these units come on with the power.
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This is odd since i have installed a number of them in my house and they are completely silent. I used standard on-off light switches too - nothing special. Are you using a dimmer switch? If so, is it made for LED lights and is it robust enough? Other ideas - get rid of the dimmer switch if you are using one, ensure the screw-in bulb end is screwed in all the way each fixture, or other lighting on the same circuit is causing feedback and electrical noise. This is probably not much help but good luck on solving this.