Does it matter if you get dimmable light bulbs?
In short, the answer is NO. You can still use dimmable LEDs if you don’t have a dimming switch installed. These bulbs will work at 100% output and they will work just as efficiently as if they were being used with dimmable switches.
Are GU 10 bulbs dimmable?
Are Your GU10 LED Bulbs Dimmable? GU10 LED Bulbs are available in both dimmable and non-dimmable options. Before using dimmable GU10 LED bulbs, it’s important to ensure you have a compatible, trailing edge LED dimmer switch. Using them with any other type of dimmer switch could result in damage to the bulbs.
Can you use non-dimmable LED bulbs with a dimmer switch?
These switches have variable resistors which enable it to change the intensity of the light. A dimmer switch can only support LEDs, CFLs and other lights that are made up of advanced technology and have a dimming feature. It is that a non-dimmable electrical light should never be used with dimmer switches.
What light bulbs are dimmable?
The most common bulbs that can be dimmed are:
- Fluorescent light bulbs.
- LED light bulbs.
- Incandescent and halogen light bulbs.
Can you put dimmers on any lights?
Most light fixtures will work with standard dimmer switches, including those with halogen and incandescent lamps. If you install line-voltage track and rail lights with incandescent bulbs, you can use dimmer switches to control their brightness. Just be sure to use a line-voltage dimmer as well.
Do dimmable LED bulbs need a special dimmer switch?
A standard dimmer switch cannot be used with an LED light as you will never be able to dim the LED light either completely or not very well. LED lights need their own special electronic dimmer switch to have a fully functioning and dimming light.
How do you know if a light bulb is dimmable?
The package or bulb should say if it’s dimmable and tell you which dimmer switches are compatible. You may get varying results with different CFLs and their compatible dimmers.
Are there any LED light bulbs that are dimmable?
Most LED light bulbs on the marketplace are actually dimmable. If you are using a CFL/LED dimmer.
Can a non dimmable lamp work in a dimmable circuit?
It should be noted that non-dimmable lamps are not designed to work in a dimmable circuit as both lamp and circuit may get damaged. Users should have an easy time selecting a lamp and matching circuit because the lamps are clearly marked as dimmable or non-dimmable.
What kind of dimmer do I need for LED light bulbs?
Trailing edge or LED ready dimmers have been designed specifically for use with LED light bulbs. As such, they share a number of characteristics that make them much more compatible, such as comparable wattage ranges and inherently digital makeup.
How does dimming for Dummies lamp work?
As their name implies, both work by trimming the voltage at various phases of an alternating current’s sine wave, thereby reducing the power they send to the lamp.