Why is my new 3 way dimmer switch causing my bulbs to flicker at high brightness?

[MicahfromMN]

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In my bathroom, ive got 2 switches that control the 5 bulb fixture over the sink. I replaced one with a 3-way switch dimmer, but not the other. When the dimmer is at the lowest setting, everything is fine, but when I raise the brightness, its flickers and buzzes. Where did I go wrong?

(pictured: new switch on left, old on right).

 

[telectrix]

if the lights are LED it could be that the dimmer is not compatible with LEDs.

 

[MicahfromMN]

if the lights are LED it could be that the dimmer is not compatible with LEDs.

Thanks for the reply! The dimmer description says LED compatible. The bulbs are:

"BR30 LED Bulb 11W=65W, 3000K Warm White, 850 LM, E26 Base, Dimmable, Indoor Flood"​

 

[telectrix]

what's the min. and max. wattage of the dimmer?

 

[MicahfromMN]

what's the min. and max. wattage of the dimmer?

600W for incandescent, 150W dimmable LED. 120VAC, 60HZ.

 

[telectrix]

that's the max. does it show min?

 

[Msitekkie]

Are these light fittings with LED drivers? If so, do the drivers also support dimming?

 

[MicahfromMN]

Are these light fittings with LED drivers? If so, do the drivers also support dimming?

I solved the problem! Turns out the bulbs were not dimmer compatible like I thought they were. Thank you!

 

[MicahfromMN]

if the lights are LED it could be that the dimmer is not compatible with LEDs.

drivers also support dimming?

I solved the problem! Turns out the bulbs were not dimmer compatible like I thought they were. Thank you!