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    RRD-6CL Flashing When Off

    I installed some dimmable LEDs that dim just fine, and I bet they aren't on the Lutron list. However the problem is not the dimming, it's that the lights are fairly flashing when the dimmer is switched off. I expected this to stop after a few seconds at the least. Is there a work around? Thanks!

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    I installed some dimmable LEDs that dim just fine, and I bet they aren't on the Lutron list. However the problem is not the dimming, it's that the lights are fairly flashing when the dimmer is switched off. I expected this to stop after a few seconds at the least. Is there a work around? Thanks!
    I found a "work around" by leaving 1 incandescent bulb in the circuit.

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    Thanks! I bet that might work, but I would think there's got to be some work around beyond that. Anyone else know what Lutron's position is on this? I know the LEDs use just a bit of power, so a low amount of left over current could cause them to blink until dissipated, but it really should stop quicker than it does. Other ideas?

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    Good Morning, if you email the LED manufacturer and model number to LEDs@lutron.com we can check to see if we've done any testing with the bulbs that you are using. You can also contact the manufacturer and see if they have a recommended dimmer.

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    Since the dimmers are behaving in this manner, you could also try a neutral based dimmer to see if that resolves the issue. Having you checked to see if we have a recommended dimmer at www.lutron.com/ledtool ? This site will show all our approved LEDs and whats dimmers we can recommend with all of them.

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    Thanks. These LOHAS LH-LZ-7W-3000k-3D-40 were used without an issue on an 8ANS, but swapped in a 6CL with not the best of luck. We couldn't find any similar bulbs in the tool at least at the time.

    I suppose my main question is why when powered-off this occurs since the dimmer shouldn't be sending power to the bulbs. They dim just fine when on, but blink for a while when off. I did send a note just now to LEDs@lutron.com. Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by schalliol View Post
    Thanks. These LOHAS LH-LZ-7W-3000k-3D-40 were used without an issue on an 8ANS, but swapped in a 6CL with not the best of luck. We couldn't find any similar bulbs in the tool at least at the time.

    I suppose my main question is why when powered-off this occurs since the dimmer shouldn't be sending power to the bulbs. They dim just fine when on, but blink for a while when off. I did send a note just now to LEDs@lutron.com. Thanks!
    If the dimmer doesn't have a neutral wire, then some trace amount of current is going to flow even when switched "off".

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    Thanks. I'll swap a 6NA in for the 6CL (this home has a bunch from the pre-CL days)

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