WHICH DIMMER SWITCH DO I NEED | Dimmable LED Light Switches

[@kitwarren2493]

Clearest video I've seen on the subject - thanks mate!

[@drmertes58]

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

[@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.

[@2009raindrop]

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

[@deankay4434]

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!

[@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

[@mikefixac]

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

[@cturgeon101]

Wow! Thank you, Sir. Very informative!

[@vmobile890]

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

[@nabilnassery]

Very helpful I appreciate your video thank you 👌🙏

[@kxewws7681]

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!).

[@55mga]

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?

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

1) Most dimmer switches are 150 watts, so what you have is fine. 2) Yes, you want to be close without going way over. 140w dimmer switch would be the best for what you've described.

[@mfish3190]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@tubro007]

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?

[@bimaxim]

information 100%

[@Newbie211k]

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.

[@fredtaylor9792]

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?

[@DjIAmBeanz]

when levitron switches in your video require the neutral?

[@surferdude642]

I was under the impression that you only need a neutral if you're installing a smart dimmer. I looked at a Leviton Decora regular dimmer installation guide on line and the was no neutral connection requirement. I also have an old rotary dimmer (no neutral wire in the switch box) and recently changed to LED light bulbs and dimmer still works fine, no issues.

[@543717]

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

[@zates2272]

Very helpful thanks

[@jamesdeitrick8193]

Great video!

[@jimmy1105ful]

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

[@jeffreylucas3421]

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.

[@ubaldolopez7790]

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

[@rayhanmorales1364]

Really good! Now I'll go search for how to actually wire dimmers!

[@stupidfunnyfun]

Just commenting to support

[@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!

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

You need the model of the light. If you have any information on the lights, such as the packaging, or warranty paperwork that should give you the info. If not, you may want to inspect the light very closely and see if you can spot the fixture online. Worst-case scenario, you could pull the light down to take a look at it. The easiest solution is to try out the dimmer switch I linked to in the description. I have used them with various led recessed lights and have not had an issue. amzn.to/3x1GaZT

[@tonygSDWR]

@@RENOS4PROSJOES I appreciate it, thank you!

[@ALMAR-Music-Ltd.]

if you are using a retrofit light rated at 65 W and you select a dimmer switch that has an on and off why is it that you have to shut off that switch at the bottom when you shut off the lights yet if that switch is left on, it leaves the light at minimal on- this is my dilemma

[@suebentley3387]

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!

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

Hi! I just added links to 2 different Lutron LED Dimmers. One is rated for 150W LED, and the other is 250W LED. Both work with incandescent lighting and are rated at 600W for incandescent. Thank you for the reminder. Hope this helps.

[@suebentley3387]

@@RENOS4PROSJOES Thank you so much! I have a situation where it looks like I have no neutral in one 3way box, but I do in the 2nd for the same circuit. Does that make sense? Your video is so clear and easy to follow and complete. I really appreciate it!

[@suebentley3387]

It worked great! My husband is so proud:)

[@timr4749]

I thought he was going to drop some knowledge not read a bunch of product boxes! So yeah obviously get a compatible part, but which switch do I need?

[@DEATHMETALCYCLE]

Wheres the link to the set up tool?

[@kenahoo]

Question - when you mention a circuit that does/doesn't have a "neutral", does that refer to the ground wire? I guess I thought every circuit would have, at minimum, a hot (black or red) wire and a neutral (black) wire, and sometimes doesn't have a ground. Is that what this terminology is referring to? Thanks for the video.

[@highlyclassified5565]

99% of the time neutrals (white wire) are not connected to the switch...they are spliced inside the box behind the switch

[@kevinyork4757]

Getting a lot of contradicting info. INstalling 24V LED strips. Trying to choose a dimmable driver. ELV, MLV, Triac? Then the switches... ELV reverse phase, MLV forward phase, some say forward phase on ELV??? then the neutral wire... which is quiet, which flickers... so much conflicting info... and ratings are ridiculous for ridiculous reasons... Going nutz here. Got any videos on all this?

[@daviddeahl8861]

Why didn't you bring each switch close enough to the camera so the viewer can see the brand and model number?

[@royalfolkspark]

You need a good waterproof paperweight. (for your next video)

[@social3ngin33rin]

There needs to be a universal switch :(

[@pitrescue]

You didn't show them all close up.

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

The recommended dimmers are in the description box. Thank you.

[@richardvitullo3990]

Nice demonstration. However, you're saying light "fixture" when you mean light "bulb" or "lamp". A "fixture" is the unit that is mounted to the wall or ceiling, technically speaking.

[@user-ku8pz6gz2g]

Didn’t show us anything, not that great of video

[@zigmass4899]

The author speaks a lot, shows little.