2007-05-05 12:07:39 · 10 answers · asked by flkyoh 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can and it will work, but it won't dim.
2007-05-05 13:15:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It requires a specific type of dimmer switch to work with fluorescent lamps. If you are switching to the energy saving type bulbs, then the dimmer will not work. If you are replacing a fixture to switch to fluorescent, then replace the dimmer as well.
2007-05-05 12:12:50 · answer #2 · answered by St N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A standard florescent light bulb that screws in can't be dimmed but if it is a florescent bulb that is long and narrow then yes, If the fixture you have requires the long narrow bulbs then you would need a special ballast for the light that is capable of dimming. Most electrical supply houses would have this "dimming ballast."
2007-05-05 12:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by Lee T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get a dimmer particularly made for fluorescent lamps. in case you do no longer, extra present day will bypass in the process the CFL and it will burn out, and in all probability the dimmer additionally. i could propose you purchase a swap and replace the dimmer with the swap.
2016-12-28 14:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bulb will last for a very short time
i seen some suitable for use with a dimmer on excel enegry web site.
2007-05-05 15:18:51 · answer #5 · answered by vincent s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St N's answer (above) is the correct one.
2007-05-05 13:23:27 · answer #6 · answered by Number6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just one moment I will go see....Nope dont work if you try to dim it.
2007-05-05 12:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by hazelnut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it will not work
2007-05-05 12:13:07 · answer #8 · answered by Ed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not!... or fan motors.... they are for incandescent bulbs only....
2007-05-05 12:14:18 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Ree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can. But, it won't work.
2007-05-05 12:12:01 · answer #10 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋