Question 1

how much power do led indicator lights draw?

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Although the dim level indicators on the dimmer control usually remain on, they can optionally be set to turn off when the room light turns  off.  It's an option setting that can be set during or even after installation, without even having to remove the switch plate. Refer to the dimmer's programming guide on the Lutron web site.

Question 2

The max brightness seems lower than when I had a non-digital dimmer.  How do I adjust?  I see instructions for the lower dim range but not the max

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Please see Lutron's Application Note #459. All of these settings are NOT listed in the manual that came with your switch. www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/048459.pdf  You want to adjust IL7, the high-end trim.IL1: Preset Light Level (last setting or set permanently)IL2: Fade ON Time (0.75 to 15.0 seconds)IL3: Fade OFF Time (0.75 to 15.0 seconds)IL4: Delayed Fade to OFF (time to leave the room - 10 to 70 seconds)IL5: Enable/Disable Indicator Lights (LED dots off or on)IL6: Low-End Trim (minimum brightness)IL7: High-End Trim (maximum brightness)

Question 3

Can this handle dimming LED lights all the way down so they are actually dim, like the incandescents?  Yes, I have an LED light bulb that is dimmable.

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I have the Wafer 6 in. White Integrated LED Recessed Kit that Home Depot sells.  They say they can go down to 10%..  I had another switch in previously that the lights wouldn't dim down as far and would turn off randomly when dimmed down all the way.

If you use the adjustment feature in this switch it seems like they go down to that no problem.  I've been running them for a day and no flickering or turning off.  If anything changes I'll leave an updated comment or update this answer.  Two factors you'll need to look at: 1) what is the LED bulb rated to go down to 2) Is this dimmer compatible?

If your LED bulb says it can do it try many different dimmers until one works :)

Question 4

Is anyone using this with an LED and if so, for how long and how is it working? Thanks!

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I'm using this with two 12.5W Soraa High-CRI "Vivid" series LED PAR30 4000K bulbs (total controlled load: 25W) and it is the finest dimmer switch I've ever used.  With the "Advanced mode" custom programming (Technical document: www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/048459.pdf) to adjust the "low trim" (dimmest point) I can get these bulbs to be on and stable at only <1% illumination (I call it "moon glow"--it wasn't even enough to register on a basic light meter at 2 feet).  Dimming is "buttery smooth" and all time delays work perfectly.  I previously used a cheaper dimmer switch that didn't do anywhere as near as well.  I'm now in the process of replacing all my older cheaper dimmers with these Lutron units (one by one as they are pretty pricey!) because they're just that awesome.

ASIN	B008X3CHM0
Actuator Type	N.A
Best Sellers Rank	#3,464 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #10 in Dimmer Switches
Brand Name	Lutron
Circuit Type	Single Pole, 3-Way with Maestro Companion Dimmer
Color	White
Compatible Devices	Dimmable LED, CFL, Incandescent, Halogen bulbs (Philips, Cree, GE, EcoSmart, Lighting Science)
Connectivity Protocol	N.A
Connector Type	Screw
Contact Material	Metal
Contact Type	Normally Open
Control Method	Touch
Control Type	touch, manual adjustment
Controller Type	Push Button
Current Rating	8.3 A
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,341)
Global Trade Identification Number	00784276010658
Included Components	(1) Maestro LED+ Dimmer Switch
International Protection Rating	IP00
Item Dimensions	1.44 x 2.94 x 4.69 inches
Item Type Name	Electrical Distribution Product
Item Weight	2.4 ounces
Lower Temperature Rating	32 °F
Manufacturer	Lutron Electronics Company, Inc.
Material Type	Metal, Plastic
Model	MACL-153M-WH
Mounting Type	Wall Mount
Number of Items	1
Number of Positions	10
Operating Voltage	120 volts
Operation Mode	ON-DIM-OFF
Part Number	MACL-153M-WH
Switch Type	Dimmer Switch
Terminal	N.a
UPC	784276010658 300716848270
Unit Count	1 Count
Upper Temperature Rating	104 °F
Wattage	150 watts

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