Ajax Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 OK guys, I have multiple rooms with your standard can lights with incandescent bulbs, but also a fan (fanlinc) with LED light that does not like to dim too much. My question.The can lights + the LED fan light is on a single scene with dimmer switch for each room. Would it be possible to have the LED turn off for anything below 100% so if I want to dim my lights the LED turn off and the can lights dim? Thanks
oberkc Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 I cannot imagine why not. Sounds like a simple program... If Status can lights not 100% Then Turn off led light Else Turn on led light You would need to take the led our of the scene, also
stusviews Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 I'm using a FanLinc with Sylvania dimmable LED bulbs. No problems, no flicker at even low levels. You may want to try a different brand LED bulb with your FanLinc.
Ajax Posted November 22, 2016 Author Posted November 22, 2016 Boy I guess sometimes I overthink it! That was really simple and works great. Thanks. Will CHeck in those LED's
jtara92101 Posted November 22, 2016 Posted November 22, 2016 Alas, you are always going to have a problem when you mix LEDs with incandescent on the same dimmer, or even if you mix brands of LEDs. Or even wattages of LEDs or specific products of a given brand. Most people will find it disturbing when they turn off at different places on the dimming curve! Experiment until you find something that is "less disturbing". Otherwise, use a program as shown above.
stusviews Posted November 22, 2016 Posted November 22, 2016 Having at least one incandescent bulb on the same dimmer as LED bulb will nearly always eliminate flicker, but expect the dimming rate to be different--by a lot.
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