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Reddit mentions of Lutron Maestro LED+ Dimmer for Dimmable LED, Halogen and Incandesent Bulbs | Single-Pole or Multi-Location | MACL-153M-WH | White
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Reddit mentions: 14
We found 14 Reddit mentions of Lutron Maestro LED+ Dimmer for Dimmable LED, Halogen and Incandesent Bulbs | Single-Pole or Multi-Location | MACL-153M-WH | White. Here are the top ones.
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Tested on 1, 000s of bulbs and dozens of brands for flicker-free dimming. For list of recommended bulbs view "Technical Specification" belowProvides over 250 lighting levels so you can create the perfect light for any activityWorks with up to 150 Watts of dimmable LED/CFL bulbs or 600 Watts of Incandescent/Halogen bulbs. For list of recommended bulbs, view "Technical Specification" belowLutron patented technology to optimize the dim range of your bulb and prevent interference with other dimmers in the homeCan be used in single-pole or 3-Way/multi-location dimming applications (up to 10 locations, Maestro companion dimmer MA-RR-XX required)
Specs:
| Color | White |
| Height | 4 Inches |
| Length | 1.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
| Width | 2.2 Inches |
Lutron makes some of the best dimmers out there. Can't hurt to try a current spec Maestro 153 digital dimmer made for LEDs. I've put about 10 of these in recently and they've worked with cheapie Commerical Electric LEDs from home depot (NEVER EVER BUY THOSE LEDS, BTW), Lithonia, GE, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-MACL-153M-WH-Maestro-150-Watt-Multi-Location/dp/B008X3CHM0/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1466452719&sr=1-1&keywords=maestro+153
If those bulbs don't work with that dimmer, they are pretty crappy as Lutron is pretty much where it's at for non-home automation switchgear. Home Depot will take back an open dimmer if you don't like it, so it's pretty low risk.
Also, if you get the Maestro, it has all kinds of programming ability that is not talked about in the basic installation guide in the package. You can set max brightness, min brightness (useful if the LEDs blink at low power), fade on time, fade off time, etc.
http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/048459.pdf
Seems like maybe the place to ask this, anyone know how to increase the brightness of one of these? I've gone through the manual, and no matter what I do, the voltage on the output maxes at 110v. Is there no way to "bypass" the dimming?
So I have lower profile cans I installed in my ceiling recently. They're probably a max 6" tall. I have these on a Lutron MACL-153M. I too was concerned with using LED bulbs with these digital dimmers. Searching Amazon brought me to the brand Great Eagle and their BR30 bulbs. All I can say is these work so well with this dimmer switch and they dim incredibly low with absolutely no humming or buzzing at all.
/u/blueskies95 has your wiring answer but there is no need to give up on the dimmer. This Lutron dimmer will do the trick, and can be coupled with the 18 dollar companion dimmer if you want to use it from both switch locations.
Yup! I don't worry so much now since the LED's use, what, 1/10th to power?
FYI - I got some Lutron Maestro dimmers like these which are very nice. We use them all the time. We had to adjust the levels on the switch to allow proper dimming for the LEDs, but it was easy, just follow the directions.
I have these with LEDs and their great, you can even program them: Lutron MACL-153M-WH Maestro 150-Watt Multi-Location CFL/LED Digital Dimmer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008X3CHM0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_cbWkub03B9HK3
You really should get this product if you expect to dim LED loads.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008X3CHM0/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_1?qid=1452254198&sr=8-1-spell&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=lutron+maelstrom+led
This is what I have at my house. It is an on/off switch with a little dimmer rocker and indicator lights that do stay on when you turn the light off. The indicator lights will get very dim when the light is switched off, and are brighter when you turn the light on
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008X3CHM0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466895048&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=lutron+led+dimmer&dpPl=1&dpID=51aViAG9viL&ref=plSrch
Why are you using expensive philips hue light bulbs? An LED BR30 in Warm White would work just fine.
Why not just use something less expensive and install a single dimming light switch
Awesome.
Is it something like THIS that is needed over what I PREVIOUSLY HAD?
$100 difference so it must "do something," right? LOL. Or do I need that dimmer plus a converter of sorts...?
Side note: You electricians are the best. My grandfather was one. Good man. Respect.
The Diva C.L can dim anything.. you're fine.
I hope you enjoy your lighting.
If you want digital dimming:
https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Incandescent-Single-Pole-Multi-Location-MACL-153M-WH/dp/B008X3CHM0
You have 1 of 2 options for this, you can either go with a slide style dimmer, and install it one of the two 3-way locations on either side, and keep the remaining 2 switches as manual switches with no dimming capability.
Or you can go with a digital dimmer that you install at one location, with companion switches that you install at the other 2 locations, so that you can dim from any of your 3 locations. Doing it with the companion dimmers will potentially require you to change a couple of splices in 1 or 2 of the switch boxes, because they are not wired like normal 3-ways.
But Diva and Maestro are both Decora, right? Both models look so similar to me, I don't even really see an aesthetics difference!
We're redoing all of our wall switches -- many to Caseta dimmers, so I just want whichever matches best with that (and is cheaper).
It's so weird how the pricing is on Amazon. For example:
So at the cheapest price points: Diva for $20 (in the 3-pack) vs Maestro for $24. Since I won't need to add on remotes or anything in the future, sounds like Diva is the way to go.
You seem to be doing it backwards. The dimmer on the wall should control the light. Heres a link to a great dimmer for that purpose.
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The fan should be controlled by the 3 speed pull chain. You have three wires going to your fan. White is neutral, black is for the fan, blue is for the light.