WHICH DIMMER SWITCH DO I NEED | Dimmable LED Light Switches

WHICH DIMMER SWITCH DO I NEED

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Renos explains 7 considerations to factor when determining which dimmer switch you need for your next lighting project. Renos Discusses led downlights and led light fixture compatibility with switches. He features Lutron and Leviton rocker swiches

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[drmertes]

Thanks !
You're always so informative, you do your homework.
Love your video's Sir.... I'm almost 63 and still learning !

[raindrop]

Just starting to investigate dimmer switches and I was so impressed with the details in this video. Thank you.

[realtigerclemson]

That’s a really solid job of pointing out many of the things people forget about. We do a ton of light retrofitting at my company, so this is the one thing I know a good bit about. Your video was informative, concise and most importantly correct.

[cturgeon]

Wow! Thank you, Sir. Very informative!

[mikefixac]

Thank you, Sir. First time watching one of your videos, clear cut and informative. Well done.

[nabilnassery]

Very helpful I appreciate your video thank you 👌🙏

[kxewws]

I’m going through this now. Put in an LED light and one worked. Installed another on the same circuit and no bueno! I remember this location and here I am (also we have the same first name!).

[deankay]

Great information as I retired from fixing cars not household electrical. Don't get me wrong, most tech are very familiar with 120 Volts A/C as we have our digital multi meters day in and out. We have to know voltage drop, Ohms law and the Power solving circle math. as vehicles today have 12-14 volts, 5 volts and 120 A/C, so all the above! I just watch an electrician change a switch for use with LED bulbs and dimmer feature, yet no mention of wattage max for LED, Incandescent or other. So I was waiting and nothing! I watched your video and learned. Beautiful outdoor setting and great information. I would imagine some manufactures want the Pro's to have access to certain product only. I am subscribed! (Safety Folks; Even new houses may not have correct label on the Service Panel) Use a DMM, Test light for A/C voltage and wrap tape around switch connections to protect from the ground wire touching or you touching something still hot. It is not the voltage, but the current or amperage that does damage. When in doubt, call a pro, like this guy!

[jeffreylucas]

Very knowledgeable, I have to review my Wattage/Power formulas to determine how much power my 6 light wagon wheel type lamp will draw. Sometimes DIY is not easy my dimmer switches just don't seem to last very long.

[Newbiek]

Great information! But your video could use some tips as far as how it's shot. You tried to get a pleasant background, but you ended up getting too much of it. Maybe try tightening up on yourself and position yourself to the side. Then place the text that you splashed up on the screen to the side. Also, with the camera closer, you can hold the boxes up to the lens so we can see them, or splash up pics of the boxes for a few seconds while the audio of you talking plays over it. Just some suggestions. Great job though.

[vmobile]

Continuing to work at replacing a simple incandescent light bulb and wall dimmer with LED .

[jimmyful]

I have 2 strings of 110v dimmable LED strip lights rated at 120w each plugged into the same receptical and controlled by a single wall switch. What wattage dimmer will I need for this configuration? Much thanks

I’m looking for an answer on finding the appropriate dimmer for a ceiling light with four small halogen bulbs. The one I have when I get it at the lowest setting it clicks and sputters light

[funnyharleyman]

The question I never see answered is when choosing a dimmer for LED lighting, do you use the replaces wattage or the usage wattage? For example, I have 6 LED retrofit flush mount lights. On the box the info shows, replaces 100 watts, usage 14 watts. So do I need a 600 watt dimmer (6X100watts) or a 84 watt dimmer (14X6)? Thanks, Garry

[ubaldolopez]

Can u show the one switch that work led, incandescent, fluorescent and halogen lights

[tubro]

Will this regular dimmer light switch I've sitting around work as a dimmer if I attach it to the 0-10w wires on my new LED UFO shop light; I've already installed an inline on/off knob on the main black wire? Or do I need to buy a special dimmer switch that looks just the same but says for 0-10w dimmer lights, which has four wires, two as normal and two more for the 0-10w dimmer?

[mga]

Two questions about the wattage that you mention.

1) If one has 2 identical LED ceiling lights hooked up to a switch, and it says 30W on the light fixture, am I then looking for a switch that can handle 60W total?

2) And maybe a stupid question, if I need the 60W LED compatible switch, then am I going to pick a switch that is closest to that without going under? Meaning if I have a choice between a 20W switch, a 140W switch, and a 200W switch, would the 140W be the ideal choice?

[tonygSDWR]

Very good video!
I had two LED pot lights installed by a crappy electrician. They were previously incandescent lights on a dimmer, but obviously do not work with the old switch. They are far too bright when they are on, but I do not know how to determine their details to buy a new switch. Where should I look to get the info I need? Thanks!

[suebentley]

Hi! This was so helpful, but did you forget the link for the Lutron switch for led that does not need a neutral? I can't find it. Also, would it work with LED and incandescent? Thanks!

[fredtaylor]

Okay, we need to pay attention to the wattage rating for the switch but does that rating apply to a single bulb or all the bulbs all together on that switch. By that, I mean can a switch, rated for 120w LED, handle two 90w bulbs?