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LED Lighting Dimmer Switch [message #302455]

Mon, 20 June 2016 22:27

quadracerx1

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Location: Puyallup, Washington

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Hey guys...

Still working on the interior, painting cabinets and working on lighting layout. Trying to find an low voltage LED Compatible Dimmer switch?

This one is designed for home use, but it says it is LED Compatible? What do you who have done this before think?

http://www.lowes.com/pd/Lutron-Lumea-150-Watt-3-Way-Double-Pole-White-Indoor-Slide-Dimmer/3350880

Thanks for any help you can provide..

Steve

75 26' GMC Glenbrook Puyallup, Washington

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Re: LED Lighting Dimmer Switch [message #302458 is a reply to message #302455]

Mon, 20 June 2016 23:54

Bullitthead

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The dimmer you indicated is not a low voltage type, it operates on 110V. If you are using LEDs that are set up to operate on 110 volts, it may be just right, if a bit expensive.

If you are using LEDs that are powered by the 12 volt system in the motor home, use one of these dimmers from ebay or Amazon:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/142025763752?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2661&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I think you can get them for $5 on Amazon.

Or you can go wireless:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281222461083?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

These are both PWM dimmers, what you have to have to dim LEDs. They don't really dim them, they just reduce the duty cycle ON time of the diodes.

The potentiometer has a good feel and gives a smooth dimming action on the one unit, and the wireless one adjusts the PWM in steps. Both are working well for me so far.

Terry Kelpien ASE Master Technician 73 Glacier 260 Smithfield, Va.

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Re: LED Lighting Dimmer Switch [message #302466 is a reply to message #302458]

Tue, 21 June 2016 07:02

kstockwell

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Registered: May 2016
Location: Putney VT

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Bullitthead is right, you need a PWM dimmer for 12V

I put a bunch in my last camper. You need to have access to the + and - for each fixture you want to dim (or in the case of two lamps together you can link them.
Wireless are good (I put one in my awning lights) but then you have a bunch of remotes.

I also strung these around- i had under cabinet recess lighting so I pulled out the inner panel and wired it in. I could set it inside the panel and still use the ON/OFF switch (it retained the power level)
https://www.amazon.com/FAVOLCANO-Single-Channel-Inline-controller/dp/B01325KCSY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1466510231&sr=8-8&keywords=12v+led+ dimmer

haven't used this but like it
https://www.amazon.com/Kimdrox-Dimmable-12-24v-Brightness-Control/dp/B00N6FZESY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1466510231&sr=8-10&keywords=12v+le d+dimmer

this also looks slick
https://www.amazon.com/KAPATA-Touch-Dimmer-Controller-DC12-24V/dp/B00SHJU0Q0/ref=sr_1_34?ie=UTF8&qid=1466510365&sr=8-34&keywords=12v+led+d immer

Hookup goes +/- lamp wire into the dimmer and then the +/- wire out to the lamp (in series with both polarities)
Do a search for 12V LED dimmer and you'll find all you want. There are wall models too.
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Controller-Wall-Mounted-DC12V-24V-Flexible/dp/B00S683FXW/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1466510231&sr=8-16&keywor ds=12v+led+dimmer

I just bought $70 in LED bulbs that claim to have 3000K color temp- I'll see if I need dimmers or not
Good luck!
kelly
1978 Kingsley

1978 Kingsley Putney VT

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Re: LED Lighting Dimmer Switch [message #302470 is a reply to message #302466]

Tue, 21 June 2016 08:56

Justin Brady

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I think you're looking for one that will look good in your application?
Here's a couple that will work:

http://www.ledsupply.com/led-drivers/12v-wall-mount-pwm-dimmer?gclid=CJuw7cGiuc0CFQqsaQodXzIKQw

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/controllers/lvdx-60w-led-dimmer-for-standard-wall-switch-box/1180/2784/?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium= base&utm_content=LVD-60W&utm_campaign=GoogleBaseChild&gclid=CKC2rOaiuc0CFQQpaQod-LIL3w

Justin Brady http://www.thegmcrv.com/ 1976 Palm Beach 455

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