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Does Dimming Lights = Energy Saving?

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Start date Mar 6, 2013
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acvc

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Mar 6, 2013

Ok I realise incandescent lamps are even less efficient at lower running levels, but what about LEDs?

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Mar 6, 2013

Without getting too complicated, yes.

Although dimming leds for energy saving is probably less relevant.

Why ask ?

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