2007-10-28 06:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by Alan T 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No- it will shorten the life of the lamp and/or dimmer and cause overheating of them. Use a dimmable cfl lamp (Digiflux) and get the best of both worlds.
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2007-10-28 07:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Using a long life bulb for a dimmer switch will reduce the life span of the dimmer switch. It will burn out.
2007-10-29 13:21:51 · answer #2 · answered by irishpetal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home Depot carries a small selection of energy smart bulbs, the fluorescent Edison based bulbs, that support dimming. I assume these are what you are referring to. The come in a variety of sizes most commonly used too. I have never used them so I can't tell you how well they may work. If you do decide to get them ask if they work on regular magnetic dimmers. Surely they do but just good to ask.
Good luck!
2007-10-28 16:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by Kris_B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B&Q have the energy light bulbs for dimmer switches don't know what the diffrence is
2007-10-30 07:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a CF? no.
dimmers are for incans.
2007-10-28 14:14:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You betcha, I do it all the time.
2007-10-28 13:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋