2007-03-02 04:35:53 · 9 answers · asked by Morey000 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Thanks Arlene. For the many of you who gave me the wrong answer...
After a bit of concurrent research- and the site that Arlene posted, as well as a GE site:
Regular CFLs will NOT work with dimmers. However- there are special CFLs that are made to work with dimmers.
I also found out that you can now get reflector flood lights that are CFL... in dimmable. I've been waiting for these- as we've got a lot of them in our house.
2007-03-02 04:57:26 · update #1
there is only one flourescent bulb that I know of that will work with a dimmer. All others need full power to light up.
2007-03-02 04:44:29 · answer #1 · answered by taliswoman 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The fixture itself however does have to be compatible with dimmer switch cabability. On the package or instructions for a dimmer it will have the disclaimer "not suitable for dimmer switches" and that is what you should use as your guide. However, I do not always practice what I preach! I put dimmers on my over head track lighting even though it clearly says "do not". I have had no trouble but maybe I am just lucky. I recommend not buying cheap dimmers and follow the instructions on the dimmer!
2007-03-02 04:44:12 · answer #2 · answered by gervoi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends. Compact flourescents (the twisted flourescent bulb that inserts into a standard socket) SOMETIMES work with dimmer switches, but that depends on the bulb. In addition to the fixture having to be dimmer compatible, the bulb itself does too.
Compact flourescents that are dimmer-compatible will have a label on the box that says so. If there's no label like that, you shouldn't stick it in a dimmer.
2007-03-02 04:52:06 · answer #3 · answered by Brian L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they probably won't, since fluorescent bulbs work very differently from incandescent lights. The standard fluorescent lights we've had for decades will not work with dimmer switches. Either they are on, or they are not.
Addendum: See Arlene's good answer to this one.
2007-03-02 04:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i take advantage of them and are pleased with them. i will agree although that the "equivalent" actuality appears somewhat on the positive section. What i have finished is hit upon seventy 5 and one hundred watt equivalent CF bulbs the position I used to apply 60 watt bulbs. you would possibly want to opt for to attempt a 100 and fifty watt equivalent CF bulb and note if that makes a distinction. I also note that besides the undeniable fact that the recent CF bulbs turn on on the on the spot, it takes quite a couple of minutes for them to face as a lot as finished brightness. In higher rooms, i have gone with the accepted 2 - 40 watt 4 foot fluorescent tubes yet use sunlight hours somewhat of warm temperature white as sunlight hours tubes provides off extra gentle (lumens).
2016-10-17 09:55:03 · answer #5 · answered by haberstroh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, dimmer switches (regardless of types and especially the new ones) have patency over exterior enviornment making internal lighting more effective and in this case flourescent bulbs works perfectly
2007-03-02 04:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by Scpwnz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but dimmers are available for fluorescent lamps. They are different from the conventional ones
2007-03-02 04:46:20 · answer #7 · answered by H.C.Will 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start them all the way on then dim them. They last longer that way.
2007-03-02 04:43:35 · answer #8 · answered by djm749 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they should.
2007-03-02 04:38:27 · answer #9 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋