Why does an LED bulb not work with a timer?

Why can't some light bulbs be used with timers?

LED and fluorescent bulbs (and motors, and...) don't work properly with the second type of timer, either because they require a sufficient ...

Why does an LED bulb not work with a timer? - Quora

If the timer uses an electronic switch, a device called a TRIAC, it might not work properly if the LED bulb draws very little power. TRIACs ...

Can you use a timer switch with LED or low energy light bulbs.

In the case of LEDs, the small current is enough to produce light with LEDs, meaning they are dimly lit and stay on. That is why the many timer ...

Timer light switch for LED bulbs – Singletrack World Magazine

It seems that the problem is that most timers are not relays. They use a bit of a trick to power the timer where a low current still flows through the resistive ...

LED's And Intermatic Timer ? - DoItYourself.com Community Forums

If you have enough bulb wattage connected it might work. If possible use bulbs that in total consume more than 40 watts to at least meet that ...

Timer switch for LED bulbs | Screwfix Community Forum

Probably not much as you are using a Timeguard switch! In any case, they are just a type X2 capacitor. ... As your old switch probably uses a ...

LED Lights Staying Slightly Lit When Timer Switches Off!!! - Rollitup

LEDs tend to stay slightly lit if there is the slightest current running in the wires. You could try adding one larger watt bulb to sweep up the ...

LED Lights not turning off on timer - GardenWeb

Replace the timer, or add a relay in between (extra work), stop using LED lights, or add an extra incandescent/resistive load (like a 40w light ...

What Kinds of Timers Can I Use with My Lights? - 1000Bulbs Blog

An analog timer simply restricts the current flow but LEDs need what little current is running through them to light up at all. So your LEDs may ...

Can Any Light Switch Timer Work with LED Lights? - Honeywell Home

If that load is met with LED bulbs then they will work. This applies to models RPLS530A, RPLS540, RPLS531A, and RPLS541A. Other models do not ...

Why can't energy saving light bulbs be fitted with timers?

It might still work but it's not guaranteed and will depend on the particular design of the timer and energy saving bulb. Plug in timers for ...

Can I use a CFL or LED bulb in an outside flood light type fixture that ...

A CFL or LED often won't draw enough power to allow the timer to function. If you replaced the timer with a unit that uses a neutral then you ...

Is light timer RPLS540A1002/U LED compatible? I'm referring to ...

This is a HONEYWELL Timer. It is NOT suitable for use with LED light or with CFL type lights. It requires a 40w minimum incandescent light bulb ...

Analog timer not working with LED light | UK Aquatic Plant Society

No minimum quoted that's the problem. A real problem nowadays with low energy lights. I have a timer security light that puts the lights on in ...

Grow light will not turn on with timer : r/IndoorGarden - Reddit

I've never been able to get those type of lights to work with timers. I think it's because they don't have a set "on" position like a more ...

LED Light switch timer | DIYnot Forums

I would expect any lamp which states it is dimmable will work, point is lamp dimmers need to have some current to work so will not start ...

Timers on LED Lighting Circuits | on ElectriciansForums

The problem is caused by the reactive nature of the load that LED lamps and their power supplies present to the timers switching element. You ...

Dusk to Dawn Light Bulb Troubleshooting and Operation Tips

Our Dusk to Dawn bulbs are not compatible with any digital or mechanical timer. This is due to the fact that the bulb requires constant power at ...

LED Lights Not Turning Off On Timer - Whirlpool Forums

Timers, dimmers, motion sensor, or night light run a small amount of current through the bulbs even when off. The way those devices work is ...

I'm trying to bypass my little growlight timer because it stops working ...

They're really great lights if not for the damn timer. ... light but not the attached cord timer thing. ... timer if the lights are too bright?