I'm converting a couple of old 'torchiere' lamps to use an LED panel instead of a 300w halogen. We like the indirect lighting but not the heat they produce.

It seems very straightforward except the LED transformer built into the panel has a ground wire and the original incandescent lamps are just power and neutral.

Should/can I just run a new wire going past the dimmer group and hook up 3 prong power cables? I am sure I have some spare 3 prong cables as I strip everything that I throw away of anything better than decent. I thought I would just strip the ground wire from some Romex as it would be a short piece.

Is this the right way or is there a better way to do this?

Instructions with this LED say it will operate with most dimmers. I want to try it first before replacing the dimmer with something else but we do want a dimmer.

I'm confused, you mention 300w halogen, which makes me think of the tube style light. Have you looked at the R7S LED setups?

https://www.google.com/search?q=r7s+led+bulb

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Originally posted by stoic-one:
I'm confused, you mention 300w halogen, which makes me think of the tube style light. Have you looked at the R7S LED setups?

https://www.google.com/search?q=r7s+led+bulb

I have, and that would have been great. The reviews for those are heavy with comments about how dim they are. These type of lamps need good brightness.

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Yep.

Almost every incandescent bulb form factor, size and base are available in LED equivalents.

So, the effort and expense of "making your own" is not necessary.

If you (or anyone) is looking for a LED to replace in "odd" fixtures post the image and any numbers with the bulb you have and the SIGhive will find it.

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Originally posted by 83v45magna:

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Originally posted by stoic-one:
I'm confused, you mention 300w halogen, which makes me think of the tube style light. Have you looked at the R7S LED setups?

https://www.google.com/search?q=r7s+led+bulb

I have, and that would have been great. The reviews for those are heavy with comments about how dim they are. These type of lamps need good brightness.

I've been using one for just over a year on a lamp I have. It's cheaper to run, cooler, there are "notches" in the dimming, and yes, probably 75% as bright. I removed a 300w halogen and replaced it with a 200w (actually draws 34w) equivalent, so I wasn't expecting the same brightness anyway.

Haven't looked at what's out there lately, so they may have a 300w equivalent by now...

Can't find the bulb I actually used, but it was similar to this:
https://www.amazon.com/Luxvist...0w%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-2

Well I already have the LED panel and the lamp does have an ungrounded metallic exterior. So I will extend the transformer ground and wire to the ground plug lead in a different three prong terminated cord. That should make it a safe application in case of any shorts.

Thanks to all.