2007-03-15 03:59:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
The only problem I ever had with the low energy bulbs was that whenever I switched one on it would set the burglar alarm off, and if that happens when you're out - as I assume it would, that being the purpose of the timers! - it sort of defeats the object ! ! !
2007-03-15 06:05:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard that compact fluorescent bulbs can't be used with timers, though I have heard that they should not be used with _dimmers_. The reason is that some dimmers slice up the AC waveform and make life difficult for the ballast (transformer) built into the CF bulb.
I would think a timer is equivalent to you standing by your light switch with a stopwatch, waiting to flip the switch on or off... I Can't imagine how that could affect the bulb.
2007-03-15 11:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by whilom_chime 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They may not draw enough current to reliably trigger the electronic switches inside those timers. As a result the lamps may not turn on (which kind of defeats their purpose).
2007-03-17 23:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are confusing timers with dimmers. Timers are OK with energy-saving bulbs, but dimmers aren't.
2007-03-15 11:51:48 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same here. Can't see the problem myself, all the timer does is switch it on and off.
They can't be used with dimmers though.
2007-03-15 11:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fluorescent bulbs do not work with dimmers or lights where you can change the brightness with a rheostat.
2007-03-15 11:13:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say where you read this? I don't see why there would be a problem.
2007-03-15 11:07:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me to no problems.
2007-03-15 11:07:32 · answer #8 · answered by slim36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So have I no problems
2007-03-15 11:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋