Lighting for Eggin' space

Yno

I have some LED string lights around the 12 x 26 canopy over my Egg and patio area. They are fine when cooking, but a little bright for sitting around afterwards with a glass or three of wine. I figured I could get a dimmer for them, but after an 'exhaustive' search on Amazon and the big box hardware stores, it seem that every switch is a 'smart' switch. And they all have bad reviews about breaking, changing settings, etc. I really just want a control knob that I can actually use by hand without going to an app! Old school. Something with a short plug and socket, or a unit that plugs into my extension cord. I'm thinking if this doesn't exist, I will just buy an indoor switch and jury rig some wiring, and keep it in a water resistant container. Any thoughts appreciated.

Buckwoody Egger

Did you see this option:

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lighting-and-electrical/switches-outlets-and-plugs/dimmers/3367166

Yno

I should have mentioned that I need three prong connections. But thanks!

HeavyG

Buckwoody Egger said:

Did you see this option:

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lighting-and-electrical/switches-outlets-and-plugs/dimmers/3367166

I believe that only works with LED bulbs that are dimmable to begin with - not sure that would work with a string of LED's.
Worth a try tho.
If the string lights ARE already designed to be dimmable then this should work - https://www.amazon.com/Palawell-Waterproof-Outdoor-Wireless-Dimmable/dp/B07H4KW7RK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=27O14O4CJG06V&keywords=Svater+360W+dimmer+or+B07GT1K18P&qid=1698166382&sprefix=svater+360w+dimmer+or+b07gt1k18p+,aps,429&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Buckwoody Egger

No sweat. There are several three prong on Amazon that have manual control buttons in addition to a little remote control. Some with and without smart capability.  The other option would be to search for the next level up string light with dimmer built in. Have been pondering similar so enjoyed the search.