2007-02-19 01:41:45 · 4 answers · asked by howieow 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Fluorescent lights require a certain current through the tube to maintain the light. They will simply go out if the current is reduced too far. Also, in order to maintain this steady current, most fluorescents use an inductive ballast. Inductors resist changes in current, and most dimmers work by abruptly shutting off the current for part of each alternating-current cycle. This causes voltage spikes in the lamp that will probably cause it to burn out.
2007-02-19 04:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by injanier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dimmer switches limit the amperage of the flow through a light bulb.
Energy saving lightbulbs run on low current, apparently lower than what the dimmer switch can limit.
I am sure you could make a really low current dimmer switch.
2007-02-19 02:05:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do help the sunshine however the skill saver has to heat up interior so attempt switching it on finished blast the whilst the sunshine has been on for 5min or so use the dimmer this ought to help. If it nonetheless does not help purchase a pair of dimmer lamps they have a tendency to run low voltage because of the fact the bub would be and you wont have it on finished skill.
2016-12-18 06:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the lamp makers hot line and ask why.
2007-02-19 01:55:40 · answer #4 · answered by DASH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋