Is Light Dimmer suitable for LEDs ?

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daniel128

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Hey guys!

I want to ask if my chosen light dimmer is suitable for the circuit I want to build.

I have 12 LEDs and 25 Meters of LED Strip light.

The switches on the wall will be arranged as follows, 1 light switch for 6 LEDs + 1 light switch for 6 LEDs + 1 light switch for LED Strip + Dimmer.

LEDs
led.jpeg
LED Strip
ledStrip.jpeg
Dimmer - 200W
https://www.se.com/ww/en/product/LMR9341003/easy-styl-modu-universal-rotary-dimmer-led-2m-bl/
The total W adds up to 347W but the Dimmer is only rated for 200W.

What do you think ?

Thank you!
 
I was going to suggest using three dimmers, but the specification clearly states they are for incandescent lighting only, so unsuitable on all counts.
Be aware that matching dimmers to led lamps is a bit of a minefield.
 
Hi, firstly I’m intrigued to know how you worked out the load, 347W?

6 leds x 6W = 36W
6 leds x 6W = 36W

5 x strip Led 25 x 11w/m l
= 275W

Total 347W. Correct.

How about dual Dimmer? Light lights on one and led strip on the other.
 
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