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Can non-dimmable LED bulbs be used with...
refinnej6161
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Can non-dimmable LED bulbs (G9) be used with a dimmer switch? I don't need the bulbs to dim, I just want them as bright as possible, but the switch is a dimmer. I've struggled to find decent dimmable bulbs so would prefer to use non-dimmable, but is this safe or can it damage the fitting? Thanks.
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Can't you swap the switch?0
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Yes of course you can use non-dimmable bulbs with a dimmer switch, just keep it on max.
But yes, changing the switch won't be difficult.0 -
There's a possibility that the dimmer won't work properly, as the load may be less than the minimum that the dimmer is designed to handle. This probably won't be a problem in practice.
If the lamp isn't designed to be dimmable, it may not be happy if run dimmed. Dimming may drastically shorten the life or overheat the lamp.If it sticks, force it.
If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.0
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