Do they make a 12 volt dimmer switch?

12 Volt DC Dimmer for LED, Halogen, Incandescent – RV, Auto, Truck, Marine, and Strip Lighting – Long Shaft – Black.

Can you put a dimmer on 12V LED lights?

Using this dimmer to control the brightness of single color LED lights will reduce watts used, save energy, and extend LED life. CAUTION: For use only with 12V DC low voltage LED lighting. Do not connect to 120V AC current. The 2-in-1 LED Dimmer must be wired between a 12V DC power supply and the 12V DC LED lighting.

How many types of dimmers are there?

Most dimmers fall into these four bulb type categories: Incandescent and halogen bulbs. Dimmable compact fluorescent light bulbs. Magnetic Low Frequency (MLV)

Can you use a dimmer switch on a DC motor?

NO, you should NEVER use a dimmer switch or speed control with a DC motor ceiling fan. I changed the light bulbs in my ceiling fan light kit, and now none of the lights work. Refer to your ceiling fan owners manual for details about the maximum wattage bulb that you can put in your fan and not over lamp.

How do I make my LED lights dim?

Simply connect the two output wires from the power supply to the dimmer unit, and then the two input wires from the LED strip. The dimmer simply acts like a valve, and the power supply unit will automatically provide the rated current and voltage to depending on the dimmer’s knob position.

Are there different kinds of dimmer switches?

Single-pole dimmers are designed for lights controlled from a single dimmer in one location. Three-way or four-way dimmers are designed for lights controlled by a single dimmer and one or more switches in other locations. Plug-in dimmers are designed to dim the bulbs of table and floor lamps.

What is a 3 way dimmer?

With a three-way dimmer, you can control a light with two switches. This lets you dim from one location and turn the lights on and off from another. If only one switch controls the light, purchase a single-pole dimmer. If two switches control a single light or a group of lights, you will need a three-way dimmer.

How do I know what type of dimmer I have?

Determine the number of switches that control the light group. If only one switch controls the light, purchase a single-pole dimmer. If two switches control a single light or a group of lights, you will need a 3-way dimmer. Then look at the bulb type you are going to be using and pick the right type of dimmer.

How do I make my LED lights less bright?

By having the light by itself you could be setting your eyes up for too much light which can be disturbing and alarming. To solve this problem you can simply apply a lampshade or place your bulb in a fixture. This will allow the light to be softened but still give adequate lighting to your space.

How do I lower the brightness of my LED?

Here you can find out what you can do against LED lights that are too bright and dazzling.

Use a dimmer. Many light sources are only too bright in certain situations.
Use resistors.
Use a diffuser foil.