Controlling Low Voltage Devices Such as LEDs

[mfranzel]

Hello again,

I have an ApplianceLinc controlling some LED strips that light up my entertainment center. However, when I switch the ApplianceLinc off, the LEDs blink randomly. I am assuming this is because they are such low voltage some electricity "escapes". Is there a filter or something of the like I can put between the ApplianceLinc and the LEDs to stop this?

 

Thanks!

[LeeG]

Some folks add a wall wart, some add a small night light. The ApplianceLinc sense circuit bleeds enough current to cause some LEDs to have a small glow when Off or blink.

[mfranzel]

Ah! Didn't even think about that! Just add something else to draw the power... Perfect! Thanks!

[Brian H]

Small incandescent night light bulb also works.

Some if technically inclined. Have added a resistor on the load to calm down the glow.

[apostolakisl]

Perhaps you can use the switched outlets on the back of your receiver? They shut down 100% when off, assuming you have a receiver, and you always have it on when using the system. Otherwise a wall wart or resistor. If you have a strand of dead christmas light with the pass through plug, that works well. You cut the wire and solder in a resistor and then plug it in. Since it has a pass through plug it doesn't require any other plug multipliers to still plug in your lights.