can these be used with dusk to dawn outdoor sensor fixtures?
59755
At the bottom of the GE CFL on the back of the package there is a message that reads "Not intended for use with emergency exit fixtures or lights, electronic timers, photocells, or with dimmers." Dusk to dawn outdoor sensor fixtures use photocells". So the answer to your question is no, however there are some fixtures that use electronic switching like fixtures with motion detectors. These bulbs work ok with this type fixture. Also using these bulbs outdoors need to be protected from moisture.
59756
Hi Judi, yes these lamps could be used in a dusk/dawn assembly. But will not work well with dimmer switches. I have never used these when they will be exposed to rain, but have them in glass housings outside. If your lamps aren't getting soaked in the rain, then yes, I would not hesitate to use them
59757
Yes but not exposed to rain, sleet or snow, they start out dim and brighten as they heat up, you can use them, but I would suggest regular light bulbs, hope this helps, some !
59758
Hi Judi, excuse me if I answer this twice, I hit the send button by mistake. I have not used these in the rain but use them in glass housings outside. If exposure to rain is not a factor then I would not hesitate to use in sensor lamps. Do not use these with dimmer switches. When outside in freezing temps they require a minute to warm up to full brightness. You might check out G.E.'s website for their recommendation for outside exposer to the elements . ...Now that you mention it I am going to install one of these in my lamp outside that is exposed to the weather. We'll see how they work. Hope this helped....Kem Hi Judi, excuse me if I answer this twice, I hit the send button by mistake. I have not used these in the rain but use them in glass housings outside. If exposure to rain is not a factor then I would not hesitate to use in sensor lamps. Do not use these with dimmer switches. When outside in freezing temps they require a minute to warm up to full brightness. You might check out G.E.'s website for their recommendation for outside exposer to the elements . ...Now that you mention it I am going to install one of these in my lamp outside that is exposed to the weather. We'll see how they work.... » Read More Hi Judi, excuse me if I answer this twice, I hit the send button by mistake. I have not used these in the rain but use them in glass housings outside. If exposure to rain is not a factor then I would not hesitate to use in sensor lamps. Do not use these with dimmer switches. When outside in freezing temps they require a minute to warm up to full brightness. You might check out G.E.'s website for their recommendation for outside exposer to the elements . ...Now that you mention it I am going to install one of these in my lamp outside that is exposed to the weather. We'll see how they work. Hope this helped....Kem « Show Less
670109
If they're either in an enclosure or out of the weather, yes. I use mine in landscape lighting.
1467530
No, they do not. You can purchase a separate water proof/ power cord with a dusk to dawn sensor, to use in conjunction with these lights.
952538
Any light should be able to be used wth a sensor switch. It's an instant on bulb so there is very little time when it's not fully bright.
502453
Not sure but I think they will as long as they have the same base. Now some of the fluroscent bulbs don't always work well with motion sensor lights. The led may be better. But I think you will still be able to get the others for quite some time. Just buy you about twenty bulbs. I've had the same ones in mine for over two years...of course they're only set as night motion sensor lights.
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Yes I use these with LED bulbs. I have 8 dusk to dawn lights I purchased at Home Depot and they all came with GU24 bulbs. I think the GU 24 bulbs are the worst idea ever, what is wrong with the screw type base that has been around forever. I have been using these for a couple of years now and no problems yet. I'm buying 5 more for some new dusk to dawn lights I'm installing.
1999113
you can use any bulb but these things aren't worth a dam save your money buy the dusk to dawn bulbs by Phillips you will be better off these things DO NOT "WORK"
2068434
If you are using them for an exterior light monitored by the computer the answer is most likely not, unless you add a load resistor kit like this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H8RLEHQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1422507167&sr;=8-4π=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&dpPl;=1&dpID;=31PHc7lmVvL&ref;=plSrchThe LED does not draw enough current by itself for the computer to detect. They should work fine in a non-monitored application.
979586
yes as long as the total wattage of the 3 lights do not exceed the rating of the 5407 sensor (500 watts)
334128
Yes. These were replacements for the Heath Zenith SL-4192 lights. The sensor cover on the Heath Zenith lights failed in less than two years of sun exposure. The Progress lights are not suppose to have this issue and does have the light sensor to shut off during daylight hours. They are nice lights and have worked well after our renovation work.
1371732
Yes. They're regular light bulbs and can be used in appropriate light fixtures. Just ensure that your fixture is rated for outdoor use.
753396
I don't think so. If you want to control when these lights either turn on or off, you should think about getting the non, dusk-to-dawn version of this light.
1633194
I installed one on my back porch and it doesn't have a daylight sensor. It comes on day or night if it detects motion. Works good though.
1913201
I would say No. I have them outside on my deck. This area gets several hours of direct sunlight. Even with this amount of light, they do not all work and they only work for a portion of the night. To tell the truth, I've not been terribly pleased with these. I'd look for something else.
712170
Yes it can be. Just put a switch in the normal way. Or you could rewire it inside and bypass the dusk to dawn feature.
1715804
We actually added a dusk to dawn sensor to ours and it has worked fine for about 4 years now. There is a small amount of surface rust that can be fixed with a quick coat of Rustloeum. We're in Ohio where the weather isn't always the best.
1646111
I imagine that you could but they are not designed to run on full power all the time and I fear they would not stay bright for extended periods. They normally appear as a night light but when motion is detected the spotlight comes on.