Remove dimmer component on floor lamp

[fsa259]

I have a floor lamp which uses a KFT6022 transformer+dimmer switch and has 6 10W G4 halogen bulbs. Because the halogens would get really warm and I tend to keep that lamp on all the time, I thought switching to LED bulbs would be a good idea.

However, I didn't anticipate the flicker problem and I now understand that dimmers and LEDs are a difficult match. I have found a level on the dimmer which produces the least flicker, but have noticed I get a headache when I am in that room...so there must still be a slight high frequency flicker.

SO, to wrap this up, would it be possible to somehow get rid of the dimmer function on the switch so that the transformer gives a constant output and no flickering LEDs?

 

[Iggifer]

I don't know what wattage your LEDs are, 1w?

Swap the whole thing for this (assuming you bought dimmable LEDs for your dimmable lamp)

http://www.savemylight.co.uk/dimmer...d-sliding-foot-dimmer-black.html#.VS1y386pr0c

I'm sure you can get them elsewhere, but that was the first place I came across

I've seen fittings with your dimmer on flicker with halogens so it's not a surprise it does it with LEDs

 

[fsa259]

LEDs are 2W...although their boxes don't say whether or not they're dimmable. (I didn't specify when buying since I didn't realise there is a difference!)

I'll look into your link, thanks.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Your other issue may be that the transformer is not suitable for the much lower current drawn by the LEDs. The spec for that transformer says Power: 20 - 60 Watt
http://www.et48.com/en/kaoyi-kft-6022-foot-dimmer-with-transformer-12-vol.html


The halogens are a total load of 60watts and the LEDs will be only 12watts.
You may need to change the existing transformer for a compatible LED driver.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

You may need to change the existing transformer for a compatible LED driver.

Which might be what Iggifier suggested.

 

[Taylortwocities]

You may need to change the existing transformer for a compatible LED driver.

Which might be what Iggifier suggested.

Ahh, I didn't look at the link.

Dear fsa259
Please follow Iggifer's advice. It's miles better than mine!

 

[Aragorn84]

except iggys one says maximum power 9w and he has 12w of LED's

 

[deadshort]

Have you tried Asprin ?

DS