LED Dimmer Strobing? The Real Fix for Flickering LED Lights (Not Your Wiring!)

Having trouble with LED strobing or flicker after swapping a dimmer? You’re not alone! In this video, I break down what really causes LED lights to strobe when you install a new dimmer—why it’s usually not your wiring—and how to actually fix it using the right dimmer, bulb, and simple field-proven steps.
This issue ties directly back to NEC 110.3(B)—installing and using equipment per the manufacturer’s instructions. I’ll show you how two-wire dimmers “steal” power, why some LED bulbs don’t like it, and why upgrading to a neutral-wire dimmer almost always stops the flicker for good.

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