DIYbanter - View Single Post - Using a non-dimming LED bulb on a dimmer

mike[_22_]

On 4/6/2018 8:24 PM, wrote:
I have a clip on light that I want to use temporarily for light in a
room I am redoing. The fixture has a dimmer on it, but I dont want to
dim it, just leave it on full brightness.

Can I use a non-dimming LED bulb on this fixture as long as it's left on
full brightness, or will the dimmer damage something just because it's
there?

I've never used a dimmer on LED bulbs, so I am not sure.
If it's a problem, I'll just use an incandescent bulb, since this is
only for a few days anyhow, until I get some permanent lights installed
in the room.

And just for the heck of knowing, what does happen if someone dims the
non-dimming LED bulbs?

Probably no way to know. Symptoms vary from no light to flashing to
works ok. I had one fixture that seemed to work, but kept blowing the LED
every few weeks.
Plug one in and try it.
I've had some success putting a 4W night light in parallel with
the LED.
Just put an incandescent in it and get on with the project.