Dimming LEDs can be tricky for a variety of reasons. It can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the source of the particular issue you're facing, like flickering.
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Can you stop LED flickering with a "dummy load" or load resistor?
Topics: LED, LED dimming
Solve LED dimming problems like flickering and strobing with these 4 simple tips
When LED lamps first started to make their way to the market, early adopters were frustrated when they tried to dim them. In most cases, the technology wasn’t far enough along. So in a setting like a restaurant, where
Topics: Restaurant Lighting, Retail Lighting, LED dimming
Here's an overview of common LED dimming issues and how to fix them
It wasn't that long ago we were answering the question: can LED lights be dimmed? The answer is yes, but years later problems can still surface when you try to run LED lamps or fixtures on dimmer controls.
Why are there still issues, even when lamps and fixtures are more reliable and dimmers more tolerant?
Topics: Restaurant Lighting, Retail Lighting, LED dimming
Answering your LED dimming questions [Ask the expert series]
As a lighting specialist that deals with mostly restaurant clients, Brandon Melton faces the topic of LED dimming almost daily. Brandon has many years in the lighting world and works with some of Regency's largest restaurant chain customers to eliminate common LED dimming issues and properly light their spaces. Here's Brandon with more:
Topics: Restaurant Lighting, Retail Lighting, LED dimming
UT Dallas retrofits from HID to LED in arena to boost performance and controllability
The University of Texas at Dallas faced a number of problems with the metal halides it was using to light its Activity Center. If you've used high intensity discharge (HID) lighting before, you can probably empathize with their troubles. The challenges the university was facing with its HID lighting system are commonplace – the very ones you'd expect with HID.
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Topics: LED, HID, LED dimming, Education facility, LED retrofit