LED Lights and Dimmer Switch Compatibility

Updated 07/09/2018 | Published 07/05/2018

Question:

I find the bright interior led lights in my RV to be offensive. We are on 12v most all of the time. Looking for surface mount DIMMABLE, 12v LED do you have such a thing?

asked by: Norm C

Expert Reply:

The Optronics LED RV Interior Light with Switch - 9 Diode - Surface Mount # RVILL33 is a dimmable LED Light when used with a compatible dimmer switch. We don't carry the dimmer switch, but according to my contact it will be compatible. They said the switch will dictate how well it dims. Many other lights like the LED Interior Trailer Dome Light - 39 Diode - White Housing # ILL39CB can also be dimmed using a dimmer switch, but there are a few lights that are not dimmable.

The LED lights that aren't dimmable will simply be off until enough power is reached and then turn on to full power even when using a dimmer switch. This can vary from light fixture to light fixture.

expert reply by: Jason S