Dimmable LED Flood Lamps

[C Martin]

FYI -- my experience so far...

I like some of you, use my ISY to save resources.

I just tried some Dimmable LED replacement lamps. I tried both a PAR 38 and a PAR 30 Feit Flood Lamp.

I must say, the results are not working for my application. I tried using Dimmable lamps because of the application they are in.

I use these lights in a closet area and at night they come on at 25%, just enough to see to pass through the area and not wake anyone up, even the person passing through.

 

Results:

Using the LampLinc Dimmable switches - They flicker at the levels between 60% to 15% dim levels. Odd though, at 13% they don't flicker.

Their Flood characteristics are too narrow, even though they a classified as flood lamps.

I also use them in a kitchen area (over the sink) and the PAR 38 works well for that application - no ISY control there, although I could.

They do not have a warm color.

I guess I will, have to wait for the LED technology to catch up with us in the world of Home Automation.

 

Has anyone had a better or any other experience with these devices?