Thanks, but I think I'll just go buy an inline switch. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
WayneS wrote:
> Then I don't see why a dimmer should not work. The string probably
> has enough in series to drop 120VAC, and the natural diode
> action means they only use 1/2 of the cycle. the diodes must have
> good reverse voltage breakdown. Peak voltage is 163V. divide by two and
> you get 80 bulbs in series.
>
> The dimmer effect may be a bit non-linear, but should work.
>
> Wayne.
>
> At 07:24 PM 12/15/2008, you wrote:
>> These LEDs connect directly to the 120v supply. There is no visible
>> converter. The plugs are even normal size for an incandescent string of
>> lights so I don't think there's anything hiding in there except a fuse.
>> They look exactly like a normal string of small incandescent bulbs
>> except that they're LEDs. The bulbs also pop in and out of sockets like
>> they would if they were small incandescent bulbs. Bulbs are stated to
>> be 2 volts and 0.04 watts. A box of them consists of either 2 strings
>> of 90 bulbs or 3 strings of 60 bulbs for 180 bulbs drawing only 7.2 watts.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>> WayneS wrote:
>>> LEDs are DC so there must be an AC to DC converter. Without knowing
>>> the details of that converter it may, or may not work.
>>>
>>> Wayne
>>>
>>> At 04:56 PM 12/15/2008, Chuck wrote:
>>>> What happens if I plug my LED Christmas tree lights (120v) into an
>>>> incandescent dimmer switch? ...
>
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