does this light switch have a dimmer and does anyone know if it works with LED light bulbs (dimmable)
55057
I've got it controlling 2 fixtures, each with 2 LED bulbs (small ones, like oversized night light bulbs) and it works perfectly. No dimmer function for any kind of bulb... just on and off.
55058
There is no dimmer function but I am using to with 3 LED bulbs and it works just fine.
55059
It does NOT have a dimmer function. However, it works flawlessly with one or two LED bulbs. I have both configurations.
55060
No, there is not a dinner switch. While I do not have LED bulbs in the light fixtures the switches control, I do not see why it would not work with LED light bulbs (which I will be FORCED to use when the bulbs presently in the light fixtures burn out.
55061
You can wire this Ecoswitch as the first device from the power source as it acts as a switch only (it doesn't care what is after it as long as you keep within the amperage rating of the Ecoswitch), then take your leads from the Ecoswitch to a dimmer THEN go to your light(s). This will then give you both benefits of the programmable timer and a dimmer. Just don't go from the dimmer to the Ecoswitch! If your box is not at least 4x4 for two devices, then you will have to upgrade the wall box.
55062
Hmm, I found this while running a search for dimmer switches! I'm curious if anyone knows if there is a similar switch made that also has a dimmer option included? I wasn't looking for something like this initially but love the idea!!
548256
Dimmers affect only the bulbs and not fixtures. If your switch is a dimmer it will be for incandescent or flourescent lamps. You can install dimmable or non-dimmable LED lamps.
1857681
Yes. It acts as an on/off switch so even non-dimmable bulbs will work. I have two controlling CFLs non problem, and will eventually replace them with LEDs when the time comes.
178840
Only if you want to dim the bulb. If it's just going to come on and off then a regular switch will do. If you want to dim the bulb be careful to get a dimmer made for led bulbs as many dimmers don't work at such a low wattage.
693559
I have this connected to incandescent pot lights. When you push the on switch there is a slight pause from when the light comes on to when the light is fully bright. Because of that, I would use them with dimmable LEDs. Leviton's own documentation warns that using incandescent DIMMER switches with LED bulbs may result in inconsistent performance, and that they are not UL safety rated for use with LED bulbs. But this isn't really a dimmer switch, it's either on or off. Most of what I have read regarding using standard wall switches (incandescent) for LED bulbs only talk about performance loss at low power, not about safety issues. To be safe, though, I would ask an electrician, or consult the manufacturer's (lighting fixture) documentation.
935542
Your dimmer switch doesn't have to be compatible, the light bulb does. It will say LED dimmable in description
477123
Yes, this dimmer, and in fact all dimmers, will work with dimmable LED lights. It just won't work well. There are a number of drawbacks to using a standard dimmer with LED lights, including the light not getting as dim as it could and not lighting-up if the dimmer is set too low. I don't *think* it has any effect on the lifetime of the led bulb. If you want to control dimmable LED lights (and dimmable CFLs) then you need a HID dimmer to rectify the shortcomings of a standard dimmer. I personally have only standard dimmers in my now totally LED lit home, but I will slowly be swapping out the old dimmers for new HIDs.
2193214
I don't have a dimmer on these bulbs as they are used for landscaping lighting. However, I have a dimmer on some inside LED's and when I bought the dimmer, I noticed that some dimmers said "not" for LED's and some said they were for LED's. I think the digital dimmers are for LED's. It's been awhile since I bought the dimmer, but seems like the ones for LED's were also for dimmable florescent bulbs.
1054355
Not 100% on the LED light, as i have a normal bulb in mine, however, in my last house i believe i had the same switch and it did work. I believe it depends on teh bulb and not the controller, some LED cannot be dimmed. The switch itself, if you just press the button quickly, the light turns on and off instantly. If you press and hold the button, then the light dims.
999046
I don't think it's meant to be used with a dimmer switch. I tried it with a dimmer switch, but a lot of the bulbs burned out within a month. I would definitely not recommend trying this light with a dimmer switch. I've since put it on a simple on/off switch and I've only had 1 bulb burn out within a year.
2125557
Yes it works very well with LED lights. I have 6 Led bulb wired for one switch. Love it.
676952
It did not work on a dimmer swItch. The installer trIed but it did not work. Not sure what kind of dimmer he used. The light is gorgeous!
2240611
If you are asking if this light comes with a dim feature, the answer is no. It is very basic. However, I would imagine just about any lighting will work with an existing dimmer switch, but that would be a question for an electrician.
1120044
I have it connected to incandescent lights, but I think the ability of the LED to dim is on the bulb manufacturer not the dimmer. You must look for damnable LED bulbs.
2133495
I'm sorry, I do not know! The switch I have it on is not a dimmer switch. I'm sure it does as long as you have a dimmer switch and bulbs that are dimmable...not all LEDs are dimmable. Hope this helps:)
220385
No, it does not come with a dimmer switch, just a plug. I bought this brown dimmer cord:Lutron TT-300H-WH Electronics Plug-In Lamp Dimmer, WhiteIt works well with these lights. Now we can have them bright or dim.
448733
Julia P., this switch should work with any lights that are on the circuit. I did not have LED light bulbs attached, but this switch simply turns an existing circuit on and off. So whatever you had attached to the circuit before will work the same. Hope that helps.