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Review on 800CBL5PN Electronic Surface Lighting Halogen by Jared Allred

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Read this if you use LED bulbs + dimmers!

Works great. Two important things. #1 Ignorant Most of the negative reviews I've read were the result of user error. Follow the instructions and understand how it works and you will be amazed at how easy it is to install, how to learn how to pull cables and how to change lightbulbs. This set looks like a million bucks when properly installed. #2 NOTE ABOUT LED LIGHTS! After a lot of reading and testing there is a problem with using LED bulbs with this kit when you want to use a dimmer. The transformer needs a load of at least 50-60W to work properly when dimming. If you buy lamps that are often bought together, there will be problems because they are 4 watt lamps. I bought two of these kits and put 10 bulbs on one cord/transformer. It was still only 40 watts, so the light was flickering, going on and off, blinking. etc. After replacing some LED bulbs with standard halogen bulbs to increase the load, they ran like clockwork. IF YOU ARE USING LED LIGHTS AND WILL USE A REGULATOR YOUR LOAD MUST BE 50-60 WATTS PLUS FOR IT TO WORK PROPERLY. I bought 8w dimmable led bulbs and have 10 of them on a cord/transformer.

Pros
  • Certified
Cons
  • Some difficulties