Lieber Silk White 6 Gang Dimmer Switch 2 Way Trailing Edge LED 400W - Curved Edge

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Common Uses For Trailing Edge Dimmers: They are often used to dim electronic low voltage transformers (ELV) with capacitive loads on the primary circuit. Additionally, trailing edge dimmers can effectively dim incandescent, halogen, and LED lamps Energy Efficiency: Dimmer switches help reduce energy consumption by allowing you to use only the amount of light you need, contributing to a greener environment and lower utility bills.

This article was written by Jeremy Laukkonen, a freelance writer for The Spruce. Laukkonen has more than a decade of experience writing about and reviewing consumer technology. He prefers smart light switches and bulbs, because who has time these days to operate the lights manually? His writing has also appeared in Digital Trends, Lifewire, and Entertainment Weekly. This high wattage Legrand switch is ideal for 3-way lighting setups. It’s rated to work with loads up to 700W, works with both incandescent and halogen bulbs, and it doesn’t need to be derated when installed in a multi-gang application. That means it’s capable of operating at full capacity regardless of whether it's installed in its own wall box or in a multi-gang box setup. It doesn’t work with either LED or CFL bulbs, so it isn’t the right choice if you don’t plan on using either incandescent or halogen lighting.

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Leading edge dimmers are compatible with resistive or inductive loads and are able to reduce the load by shortening the A/C cycle at the leading edge of the input waveform, hence the term ‘Leading Edge’. The best of these are marketed as ‘intelligent dimmers’ and feature soft-start and overload protection to improve the life span of both the lamps and the dimmer. If you mistakenly connect too many lights or transformers to an intelligent dimmer it will protect itself from failure by turning the lights down or off until the load is corrected. Traditional dimmers are only designed to work with incandescent lights, although some also work with halogen, while LED dimmers are designed specifically for LED bulbs. “Traditional dimmers, which typically use knobs, usually absorb the energy not sent to the light,” says Sampayo. “For instance, if you dim your light to 30 percent, the remaining 70 percent is wasted by the regular dimmer in the form of heat. Your energy consumption remains at 100 percent.” That works with incandescent lights that exhibit reduced brightness when provided with less energy, but LED bulbs placed in that same situation won’t light at all, or may exhibit unwanted behaviors. Cost Savings: By curbing energy use and reducing the frequency of lamp replacement, dimmer switches can lead to substantial savings, making them a financially smart choice for your home. On the other hand, mains voltage dimmable LED light bulbs and LED light fittings can be comfortably controlled using standard resistive dimmer switches. LED lamps are particularly appealing due to their low energy consumption and high energy efficiency.

Dimmer switches sometimes need a larger wall box than the switch you’re replacing, and you also need to consider the kind of bulbs you’re using and other factors. Read on for an overview of what to keep in mind when choosing the correct dimmer switch for your home. Varilight V-Pro 120W LED 1 Dimmer Switch Despite their advantages, it’s relatively uncommon to find inductive dimmer switches in regular domestic settings. Using Dimmer Switches With Fluorescent Fittings Tap: This type of dimmer uses a tap control to switch the lights on and off, and then another method to adjust the illumination.Common Uses For Leading Edge Dimmers: Most often used to dim incandescent and mains voltage halogen light bulbs and capsules. Also suitable for dimming most electronic low voltage transformers, including wire-wound or toroidal transformers, and under certain circumstances, constant current dimmable LED drivers. With the phasing out of incandescent lamps, more and more fluorescent lamp manufacturers are making dimmable lamps available. They are at an advanced stage of development and although expensive at this time, it is anticipated that the price will reduce as they become more popular. Dimming LED Lamps The voltage rating of a dimmer switch tells you where you can use it. For example, residential electrical voltage in the United States is 110 - 120VAC. That means you can use any 110 or 120V dimmer switch in your home. Trailing edge dimmers are compatible with resistive or capacitive loads and are able reduce the load by shortening the A/C cycle at the trailing edge of the input waveform, hence the term ‘Trailing Edge’. The best of these are marketed as ‘intelligent dimmers’ and feature soft-start and overload protection to improve the life span of both the lamps and the dimmer. If you mistakenly connect too many lights or transformers to an an intelligent dimmer it will protect itself from failure by turning the lights down or off until the load is corrected. All dimmers are rated by wattage and leading edge dimmers are no exception. They are commonly available in 250w, 400w, 600w and 1000w modules. It is important to note that they also have a minimum load requirement of 25w, 40w, 100w and 150w respectively.

This white dimmer switch features intelligent dimming technology, soft start, intelligent overload protection, and adjustable minimum brightness settings. It comes pre-set as a trailing edge dimmer with three programmable modes to cater to a range of LED requirements.Compatibility: Works with resistive or inductive loads by reducing the load by shortening the A/C cycle at the input waveform’s leading edge. Smart home integration can provide you with a lot of options that aren’t available from a traditional dimmer switch. “Smart switches have gained popularity in the era of home automation,” says Brady. “They can be controlled remotely and integrated into smart home systems.” If that sounds interesting, then you may want to consider a smart dimmer. Brady cautions that it's important to pay special attention to compatibility, as smart dimmers are typically designed to work with smart home systems. Intelligent Features: Best models feature soft-start and overload protection, which prolongs the lifespan of both lamps and the dimmer switch. These ‘intelligent dimmers’ can protect themselves from failure by turning down or off the lights when too many lights or transformers are mistakenly connected. Dimmer switches allow you to adjust the brightness of light bulbs. They adjust the amount of voltage that reach the bulbs. So, for example, the more voltage the bulb receives, the brighter it will be. What to Know Before You Get Started They are commonly used to dim most electronic low voltage transformers (ELV) with capacitive loads on the primary circuit. Trailing edge dimmers can also be used to dim incandescent, halogen and LED lamps effectively. They should not be used on older type of magnetic core and coil wire-wound or toroidal transformers.