Dimming Recessed Wafer LED Ceiling lights


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Old 04-14-22, 01:02 PM
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Dimming Recessed Wafer LED Ceiling lights

I have several recessed 6 watt round wafer LED ceiling lights on a circuit that I'd like to put on dimmer. But I'm not sure they're dimmable. They can't be easily accessed and I don't have the receipt. So, if I replace the switch with an Lutron dimmer rated for LED lights, is there any harm if they're not dimmable? What will happen if they're not dimmable, will they not turn on, turn all the way on, or will there be an electrical problem?
 
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Old 04-14-22, 01:20 PM
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There should be no issue with testing out a dimmer. The issue with non-dimmable LEDs is they will either simply not dim, or they may flicker or flash when in a dimmed mode. Annoying, but won't damage them.

If you used a dimmer long-term, it might shorten their lifespan... but just to try it out won't bother them.
 
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Old 04-14-22, 02:24 PM
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Thanks I'll try a dimmer.
 
 

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