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Existing dimmer switches

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nizak

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Looking to change out 113 6" recessed can trims in an existing residence.

Will be going from conventional baffle and incandescent bulb to LED retrofit.

Existing dimmers are rated for Incandescebt and halogen bulbs.

The dimmers work fine ( no blinking, no humming) except for low end trim isn't quite as much as with a specific LED dimmers.

27 dimmers are used to control the 113 fixtures. Would there be a liability in keeping them all in tact even though they were not designed for LED use?

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James L

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I think the biggest liability would be either destroying them with inrush current, or they act goofy. Either way, you might be swapping them for free later

I would price to swap them out from the get-go
 
Dennis Alwon

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There is always a possible of liability but I would change them out now or at least warn the customer. If they have 27 dimmers in the house I suspect they can afford to pay for replacements.
 
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nizak

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Dennis Alwon said:
There is always a possible of liability but I would change them out now or at least warn the customer. If they have 27 dimmers in the house I suspect they can afford to pay for replacements.
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New owners who just purchased.They don't even know they have 27 dimmers.

Gonna propose changing to compatible dimmers. Win win for all involved.
 
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curt swartz

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I would check with the trim manufacture to see if they have recommended dimmers that have been tested for performance. There is not a standard for LED dimmers. They all have different designs. Some LED drivers work with ELV/Reverse Phase better than standard Forward Phase dimmers.

Don't what to charge the customer for new dimmers that perform worse than the current dimmers they already have.
 
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