I know the spec says non-dimmable. But, I bought a couple to try and they seem to dim without issue. Will the life be lower?
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I would certainly be cautious when not using these lights as recommended by the manufacturer, i.e dimming them when they are not designed for this type of usage.
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Are you asking whether they fade with age, or whether you can put them on a dimmer circuit? They are supposed to last a long time: "50,000 hours". That's almost six years, full time. If you mean on a dimmer circuit, I don't know, and can't easily try. But they may work well. They don't cost much, so give them a try.
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Are they CFL light bulbs? I heard, but don't know for sure, that they may not be able to be dimmed. I'm probably all wet. My Lutron works GREAT and I love it. So sorry for your woes.
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As far as I can tell, they are not dimmable. I do not have a dimmable switch, but on the box it is not mentioned that they are dimmable.
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I use these in a non-dim-able IKEA fixture. I imagine they would work in a dim-able fixture that took them. As for longevity, I've found them to be quite satisfactory.
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The fixture in which I use mine has a 2 way dimmable switch, so would imagine so. The run pretty hot, but halogens are generally dimmable with no problem. Lower power should extend the life as well.
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dear adam...we use them in the kitchen on a dimmer...the package does not say one way or the other...we have no problems with dimming them....the only drawback is they do burn hot and they burn out rather quickly...paying more for the led bulbs might be more cost effective in the long run....they last a long time and do not burn hot...hope this helps
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I haven't tried dimming the ones I have. I looked up LED lamps to see if they are dimmable. It appears some are. I can't say for sure about this one. I love the ones I have. Very crisp white light, using minimum power. :)
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Michael M.I don't know what you are doing but I have several of these and never have an issue. Granted they are not the best quality but no reason for dimmer not to work with them.Do make sure the LED bulbs are dimmable, if they are not you will get a strobe light effect.
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Work just fine. However I have found only to check the dim was the only time I have dimmed. Look great and easy on the eyes. Hope this helps.
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i have not tried them on a dimmer, but the bulbs do not have the life span i had hoped for. I replaced all of the bulbs in my home with these, 3-4 months ago and have already had some burn out. If i had to order them again i would likely go with a more trusted name. Just my experience.
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There are conflicting comments here on dimmability. Dimmability, meaning they can be dimmed with a dimmer, not that they come equipped w a dimmer! One comment says they failed to dim with a dimmer wall switch, tho' someone in the ratings comments say they did work with a dimmer. Any other experiences with dimming?
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I really don't know. I don't have any of them connected to a dimmer switch. I'm using them specifically for the bright light they produce. I wouldn't dim them myself.
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1. The dimmable bulbs will dim if you have the right dimmable switch..... (not the old style analog one but the new digital one) 2. NO... they are not.... you will need to buy the extra covers...
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I put mine on a standard dimmer and it works fine. I've had it installed for a couple of years now, and have had no problems. Haven't even changed a bulb yet.
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From my experience there is hardly any dimming... but it is LCD so it will eventually dim over time through usage... I have had mine for 2 years with virtually no dimming...
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I have mine lights on a timer not sure about a dimmer. I haven't tried that. Love them tho