Are LED porch lights dimmable?

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Tom in NM
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Are LED porch lights dimmable?

I like the LED porch light but it is way too bright for everyday use. I feel it would disturb my camping neighbors. And sometimes I'd like a low light when I'm sitting outside at night. Does anyone know if these are dimmable LEDs? The switch inside is readily accessible and it would be easy to add a dimmer. I will call Scamp and see if they know but wondered if anyone here has tried this. 
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Tom

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The easy answer is no.

I changed my stock lite to LED and it was WAY too bright, so I covered it with yellow electrical tape, then two more layers of yellow tape, then BLACK electrical tape and the light leakage around the tape was about right.

 

Tom in NM
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Dimmable, easy modification

Turns out that LED porch light is indeed dimmable. 

I used this RecPro product. 
RecPro RV Dimmer Switch | RV 12V Touch Dimmer Switch | Compatible with LED, Incandescent, or Halogen Bulbs (Single) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081FC5BGH

Easy install. The dimmer taps for on / off and dims and brightens holding your finger on the button. Works great. I left the existing switch and it becomes a master. (I don't know how to turn the photo upright.)

Tom