I recently decided to switch over to LED, because these halogens use so much power and output so much heat. The fixture is not dimmable. The new LEDs are rated for 120v, 35w equivalent.
I replaced all the bulbs in the fixture, turned them on and they were so dim. I turned them off but they stayed on with some light that is barely visible, as i remove them one by one, each time i remove one, the other would increase their brightness. I put them back, except for one. In that slot, I used a halogen bulb and suddenly the led bulb turned off completely like it's supposed to while the switch is in the off position. I flipped the switch and bam, the leds are as bright as the halogens. my mind was blown. What is going on here. So unless i have a hologen in the circuit, my leds will not get the full 120v. I'd rather not have to use this as a work around if i have to use a halogen bulb.
Does anyone understand this fixture's behavior and how to get around the problem without having to use a halogen bulb? any help would be much appriciatetd.
thank you.
I replaced all the bulbs in the fixture, turned them on and they were so dim. I turned them off but they stayed on with some light that is barely visible, as i remove them one by one, each time i remove one, the other would increase their brightness. I put them back, except for one. In that slot, I used a halogen bulb and suddenly the led bulb turned off completely like it's supposed to while the switch is in the off position. I flipped the switch and bam, the leds are as bright as the halogens. my mind was blown. What is going on here. So unless i have a hologen in the circuit, my leds will not get the full 120v. I'd rather not have to use this as a work around if i have to use a halogen bulb.
Does anyone understand this fixture's behavior and how to get around the problem without having to use a halogen bulb? any help would be much appriciatetd.
thank you.