GE 45612 Z-Wave Wireless Lighting Control In-Wall Dimmer Review

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The GE 45612 incandescent dimmer went in without issue and joined the Z-Wave network just fine, using a high-power (no proximity needed) include.

I was surprised to see that this switch does not require a Neutral connection. Just Hot and Load are sufficient, similar to an ordinary light-switch. This also implies that it requires some amount of cold/off conductivity, so I wouldn't attempt to use any CFL or LED bulbs.. it is rated for incandescent only.

Note that the aluminum frame is large, and fits nicely over a single-switch box. If you want to have a pair of these side-by-side, you will likely have to break off the aluminum tabs from one side of each switch. This required vice grips to do cleanly.

The Blue LED can be selected to be on with the light, or on when the light is off. Very nice.

It also has a programmable option for "upside-down" installation.

No issues, and in my particular installation with a 60W bulb, no noticeable buzzing at any brightness.

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These dimmers have an unwritten spec for minimum wattage. They work perfectly with LED if you pull at least 40 watts of actual draw. I have fans that use three bulbs and put in 14 watt bulbs, works fine. Put in 10 or 12 watt, no dice.

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I have bought around 50 of them. Only issue is to manage your load ratings. I used mine with LED lights and tungsten. They do make a little noise. Sort of a faint high pitched sound on a few of the circuits. I am told this is normal. Price is great

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Just make sure that you use incandescent light bulbs or LED light bulbs that are dimmable. If non-dimmable LED's are used you can damage the bulbs and be out big $$. I did.

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Arrived within 2 days, new, in original box. Installation took 10 minutes( including running to the basement to turn of the power switch, install and back to the basement again...). Works perfect, added to the Z-Waive network without an issue. Highly recommended product and vendor.