does anyone know of a compact florescent bulb that will work with recessed lighting on a timer.
2007-03-27 07:33:57 · 3 answers · asked by delicatesofboca 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is true that the manufacturers of the compact fluorescents (PL's) state on the packaging to NOT use them on timer circuits but I've never understood why that would be an issue. A switch is a switch is a switch. They are used all the time in commercial installations where entire zones of lighting are controlled by timers and/or relayed contactors. I suspect the manufacturers are just covering their butts on warranty issues (PL's still have a high rate of premature failure.)
BTW, you CAN now buy certain PL bulbs now that work on dimmers (though they are still a bit pricey.)
2007-03-27 10:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by c_kayak_fun 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why a regular compact florescent won't work. I have 46 of them in my outside lighting here at work. They are all on a timer and they work just fine. They are in recessed cans.
2007-03-27 08:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any bulb will work on a timer it is just a auto on / off switch
The only thing you cant use on those bulbs are dimmers
2007-03-27 09:01:56 · answer #3 · answered by brndnh721 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋