LED Christmas tree lights

Other Devices & Integrations Lighting & Load Control
#1

Ok so we got some new LED Christmas tree lights and of course I had to add them to my zwave network… I knew a normal light module would probably have issues with the lights so I sprung for a Leviton 15A plug in appliance module (RZP15). I included it into Vera and everything seemed great with the lights on. However, when I shut the module off… The lights blink for a split second every 5 seconds or so. Why would this be? Is the module still supplying some power to the outlet? Is there some residual power left in the module? Can I do anything to fix it or is there another plug in module anyone can recommend that will work?

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#2

I have the same isssue with all my leviton appliance modules, it allows enough power to bleed through when turned off to (for example) light the “power on” led on a portable heater. Ironically my cheaper intermatic appliance modules work fine and dont exhibit this.

#3

they load sensing? Maybe the load sensor tries to send some current every few seconds to see if the circuit is open or closed?

I know the intermatics dont load sense.

#4

Try a small load in parallel, say a 60W bulb (or less) the LED lights take so little power that there may be some bleed across the switch, a ballast load (maybe even a low energy bulb) will help take the volts down.

Nick

#5

@B0SST0N,
I have a bunch of the Monster ML-LAS1000, which I believe are an OEM of the Leviton Appliance Module you’re using. I just tested mine using a Lamp with one of the Utilitech LED Light bulb (7.5W) and it’s switching fine with no residuals.

I can definitely hear the positive “click” of the internal relay inside.

How new is your wiring and/or is there a possibility the Socket is wired incorrectly in any manner?

PS: Was looking for a picture of what I have, and looks like Amazon has them for $20ea, seems like a bargain (no affiliation, etc)
Amazon.com

#6

Guessed,

Thanks for the link. I may have to pick a couple of these up.

  • Garrett
#7

Interesting, I use a 15 year old X-10 lamp module with my LED XMas tree and see a similar effect, except in my case the LED’s don’t flash on every 5 seconds- they just stay lit at say 10% illumination permanently. My tree came with one of those foot operated switches that’s in a very convenient spot- so I now use that to turn the tree LEDs on and off.

#8

You might also try these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004REW1BG/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/190-7830838-7095357?tag=vglnk-c122-20

Not 100 percent sure it will work though.

#9

Are you sure you are using a true relay type module.
some are known to have leakage! Look at the specs. If it requires a min load then you will have issue.

#10

[quote=“garrettwp, post:6, topic:169661”]Guessed,

Thanks for the link. I may have to pick a couple of these up.

  • Garrett[/quote]

I just bought one of these and one of the dimmers (ML LD300) and automatically got a discount of 5% for buying 2 pieces. Not a huge discount, but its better then nothing.

#11

[quote=“nickrwym, post:4, topic:169661”]Try a small load in parallel, say a 60W bulb (or less) the LED lights take so little power that there may be some bleed across the switch, a ballast load (maybe even a low energy bulb) will help take the volts down.

Nick[/quote]

I’m using a small 6 watt incandescent night light to provide that minimal load.

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