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View Full Version : Narrow LED rope light tradewinds 09-09-09, 04:37 PM Is there a narrow LED rope light for the front of the stage available which can be dimmed? I am a bit concerned that people may not see the curve stage front and trip on it in the dark. BTW - I also saw some discussions in past threads, but nothing recent. Chiahead 09-09-09, 04:46 PM Is there a narrow LED rope light for the front of the stage available which can be dimmed? I am a bit concerned that people may not see the curve stage front and trip on it in the dark. BTW - I also saw some discussions in past threads, but nothing recent. I have had no luck with LED rope light that is dimmable. I think you would have better luck with incandescent rope light for dimming. (cheaper too) Johnsteph10 09-09-09, 05:02 PM The problem with LED rope light is that most dimmers (ie: graphic eye, etc.) need a load of at least 25 watts to function properly. Unless it is a very very long run (25 - 30 feet?), it won't meet the 25 watt minimum. LEDs ropes also tend to not dim very well from what I understand. oman321 09-09-09, 05:10 PM My LED rope light dims ok, but I do have it on the same circuit/GE zone as my 4 step lights. My 2 runs are about 18' on each side. Others have had much success dimming the led rope from 1000bulbs. Here is a linke to what they call mini rope light, not sure if this is small enough for you. incandescent http://www.1000bulbs.com/Mini-Rope-Light/ LED http://www.1000bulbs.com/Mini-LED-Rope-Light/ Other than this the only thing I can think of is the LED lights you can buy at IKEA. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50119407 dc_pilgrim 09-09-09, 05:38 PM If memory serves, the 1000bulbs LED stuff is .8 watts per foot, so you need 32+ feet of rope in your soffit for a grafik eye to dim. I had zero issue with it in my old build where I used about 40-45 feet (I think). Sands_at_Pier147 09-09-09, 07:36 PM I installed a synthetic load on a Grafik Eye channel with only 9 feet of LED rope light, and it dims fine. tradewinds 09-09-09, 10:10 PM thanks for the input all. I plan to tap off of one of my column sconce. The LED is indeed very expensive for about a 15 ft piece, which is all I need. I will look at the regular ones. The IKEA one look good too, but may take a couple kits to get to approx. 15 ft. |