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I was planning to make 4 mini trees for use in channels 13-16 on my AC controller. I wanted to go for the spiral look so I was planning to use green LED rope light.

I have found several that say dimmable, but I’ve told I’d need to add a dimmer.

https://www.christmaslightsetc.com/p/2-Wire-Green-LED-Rope-Light-120-Volt-18-ft-62008.htm

Is the LOR AC controller serving as my dimmer in this case or is there something separate I’m supposed to buy to use an LED rope light?

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The plug (pigtail) has the fuse/rectifier from what I can see. So that is needed.

I don't see dimable mentioned (nor non) Just be aware with most 120V LED strings, these can not be cut.

On those others: do they say you MUST use their dimmers? Do they specify dimming method (LOR AC uses PWM)?

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57 minutes ago, TheDucks said:

The plug (pigtail) has the fuse/rectifier from what I can see. So that is needed.

I don't see dimable mentioned (nor non) Just be aware with most 120V LED strings, these can not be cut.

On those others: do they say you MUST use their dimmers? Do they specify dimming method (LOR AC uses PWM)?

I chatted with someone there and she told me they were dimmable but I’d need a dimmer from somewhere like Home Depot. Others, like these: 

https://thechristmaslightemporium.com/products/rope-light-green-1-2-led-150-spool?variant=36236217484#p_description

say they are dimmable for use with computer light shows, so I just wasn’t sure exactly what I need (if anything) if I want to use LED rope light.

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I bought several dimmable rope lights this year and they dimmed directly from the controller perfectly. When I get home I can see where I got them and send you a link.

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