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Thread: Flickering LED lights
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25th December 2019, 12:15 PM #1
Flickering LED lights
I recently replaced my older LED lights with dimmable ones that are a fair bit brighter.
The new ones are very similar to these,but not exactly the same: Recessed Dimmable 10W 13W 16W 20W 25W LED Downlight Kit Warm/Cool White Light | eBay
The old ones were not dimmable and each had their own little transformer, whilst the new ones plug straight in to the 220v lighting circuit via a surface mounted three point connector. NEW 10 x Surface Socket Outlet Plug Base 250VAC 10 Amp for LED Downlight - 3 Pin | eBay These were of a surprisingly good quality given the cheapness of buying them in bulk (10 for $20)
The problem is that the new ones flicker at odd times. I am thinking that the flickering is happening at the same time the electricity company sends a signal down the lines to the storage water heaters etc to turn them on/off.
I had previously complained to the electricity company when my fan was making a lot of noise due to their signals. They (mostly) fixed it up but it has become worse of late.
My question is: Is there any way to (cheaply) modulate the power lines so that the signals do not affect my equipment.Bob Willson
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25th December 2019, 12:24 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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I found that using a decent LED dimmer (like this one) fixed my weird intermitted flickerings. But not sure if that's applicable in your case
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25th December 2019, 01:19 PM #3
Thanks for that bernmc
I have not yet installed the dimmer part of the circuit, so that cannot be the problem.
The dimmer is quite expensive, but I like that it includes filtering to reduce load brightness variation under conditions of line voltage ripple signal injection.
Also, the fan still makes noise.
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25th December 2019, 04:44 PM #4Senior Member
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26th December 2019, 01:13 AM #5
Maybe, but I am economically disincentivised to do that. Also, the lights would still flicker.
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26th December 2019, 09:18 AM #6GOLD MEMBER
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Not flickering but a general heads up on LED lights such as these, all the ones I have installed needed attention because the electrical clamping screws were not tight enough. I know they don't have a big current load but all of mine needed attention.
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26th December 2019, 10:46 AM #7
Good heads up Chris
Mine didn't have clamps on them that are accessible, the plugs were moulded and the other ends were inside the sealed unit.Bob Willson
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15th January 2020, 01:03 AM #8
Is nobody able to help me with this problem?
Bob Willson
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Google: flickering dimmable LEDs. There is a lot if information. The main problem seems to be dimmers that are not designed to work with LEDs. Thisgs like:
Solve LED dimming problems like flickering and strobing with these 4 simple tips
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15th January 2020, 07:02 AM #10GOLD MEMBER
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Gday Bob, I had the same issue on a new house I built and could not stop the flickering
Fortunately I purchased them through an Australian supplier and they couldn’t offer a solution either and eventually I sent all 40 of them back and replaced them with another identical looking cheap one and problem solved.
Buy a couple from another supplier and see how you go, there is a good chance it is the fittings. I suggest you get them from an electrical wholesaler as they will be of reliable quality, the replacement ones were Sunny brand
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