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Buzzing LEDs

mtvhike
9 years ago

I'm exploring LEDs for a new build, and so far, not so successful. I bought a fixture from Ikea which has 5 plug-in LEDs. Since there is no transformer in the fixture, there must be something that serves that function inside the bulbe. Anyway, after I installed it, when I turned it on, there was significant buzzing, especially when dimming the lights. I replaced the dimmer with one made specifically for CFLs/LEDs and things were a little better. Even when the dimmer is fully bright, the lights buzz. If I short out the dimmer, the buzzing is reduced, but doesn't go away.
What's happening here?

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