Anyone tried this with dimmable CFL or LED? Just wondering if it works with dimmable CFL or dimmable LEDs?thanks
381988
Tested it with LED lights. The only issue is it will not Turn OFF LED lights alone. If I put a 40W inc lamp together with LED lights controlled by the dimmer, it works ok. That suggests that it needs some minimal load to turn off.
381989
This switch is NOT recommended for CFL/LEDs. I have tested with both and experienced early failures (including a failure of the electronics on one of the switches.) It's a shame because it's a great switch with the IR feature, and Lutron does have an entire line of CFL/LED certified switches, they've just failed to update this product to the 21st Century.
381990
I'm using one of these to drive 4 x Cree CR6 lights in a family room and it mostly works although on occasion it will flicker and I have to move it to a different level to get it to stop. The Diva CL dimmer works fine and the non IR (MAW-600 C-L) dimmers are supposed to be compatible with the CR6s.
381991
This is not a good dimmer for CFL's at all. Its great for regulars, and halogens. I tried using it on all of the above. I'm actually looking for one that is rated for CFLs. Don't get me wrong, the dimmer itself is great for other bulbs. Just not the squiggly ones!
381992
Illy-Den, can you tell me which specific halogen bulb to use? The previous bulb was a standard incandescent dimmable and I have been without the use of this fixture for months trying to find the appropriate one.
381993
i had a Utilitech 15watt bulb for almost a year in it and it just died. i just started researching about why and i have a feeling this model isn't rated for CFLs since they have their own CFL specific dimmers. i'm not finding anywhere with a list of approved CFL bulbs for it either.
1116072
This unit will work well for you purpose. But remember that this is also a dimming device as well. If you use this with a CFL light, ( the screw in florescent type) the CFL light will be burned out. CFL's are not dimmable. Use this touch dimmer with either an incadescent or LED light. My unit seems to be quite durable and long lasting. Good recomendation
698968
I have not run across a CFL bulb that is dimmable. I've heard that there are some LED lights that are dimmable, but have not looked into replacing the incandescent bulbs we are currently using. Another Amazon customer found this bulb: Pharox III DIMMABLE LED 6 Watt LED Light Bulb - 60 Watt Incandescent Replacement Bulb and it would appear at first glance to work for a ceiling fan application. Hope this helps.
772542
The reason dimmers don't work with cfl bulbs is because they have to have a small ballast to power the bulb. You need to find a cfl that supports dimming. But you would probably be better off looking for a led bulb. You pay more up front but it will last much longer than even a cfl. Home Depot has a good selection of LED bulbs if you want to talk to a real person about it.
1644071
You are not supposed to dim any CFLs that I know of. That's one advantage of LEDS. However, I have dimmed CFLs in the past, maybe I was just lucky but nothing happened other than they got dim. I try to avoid it though.
949737
It will work and dim with any bulb but will not dim with CFL bulbs. They sell their own LED bulb that does not need a switch or module to control it.
2202919
I have used this dimmer on regular lighting and low voltage lighting. Never on a dimmable LED fixture. Buy the switch from a store that has a liberal return policy and try it out. Then of course let us know... Good luck!
1215772
We used the Lutron Maestro dimmer for LEDs. Works perfectly. I would imagine there are other options, too. Lutron MACL-153M-WH Maestro 150-Watt Multi-Location CFL/LED Digital Dimmer
161726
It should work with dimmable led bulbs since any dimmer switch works by reducing the voltage to the bulb reguardless of the type of bulb. You can turn off the bulb with a press of the button but dimming the bulb requires you to hold the button in.
453096
Typically you can always use a dimmer on a halogen bulb. Not on CFL bulbs. This plugs into the wall, so if you add a dimmer it should work fine.
1788450
I'm using a Leviton 6674-P0W SureSlide Universal 150-Watt LED and CFL/600-Watt Incandescent Dimmer. It works great with this bulb.
951827
The only one that I've tried is the Lutron Credenza lamp dimmer - the LED/CFL compatible version, part number TTCL-100BH-WH or -BL - and it works well, although the light does not noticeably change color when you dim unlike an incandescent, and also the lowest setting before the lamp shuts off is somewhat bright, maybe 10% or so of maximum brightness. But it dims smoothly and without noticeable noise. It's actually refreshing compared to "dimmable" CFLs. I have not tried these bulbs with any other dimmers however.
275522
I wouldnt use it with LED. LED lights require different dimmers. Found that out the hard way. They use less power and requires a dimmer that can properly adjust to that. Im waiting for Lutron to release a LED Dimmer with Remote. Not sure what is taking them so long
693559
I have this connected to incandescent pot lights. When you push the on switch there is a slight pause from when the light comes on to when the light is fully bright. Because of that, I would use them with dimmable LEDs. Leviton's own documentation warns that using incandescent DIMMER switches with LED bulbs may result in inconsistent performance, and that they are not UL safety rated for use with LED bulbs. But this isn't really a dimmer switch, it's either on or off. Most of what I have read regarding using standard wall switches (incandescent) for LED bulbs only talk about performance loss at low power, not about safety issues. To be safe, though, I would ask an electrician, or consult the manufacturer's (lighting fixture) documentation.
1675756
I used mine on CFL's, and it shuts them completely off. I assume LED's would behave in the same manner. The prior switch I had did allow "bleed" and the CFL's flickered, this switch resolved that issue.
1079956
YES THIS WORKS WITH LED LIGHTS.....but the LED must say DIMMABLE on the packaging. I am using one as I write. It is Soft-White (and looks like an incandescent) 150 Watt equivalent-2200 lumens by FEIT Electric. In my area MENARDS carries these at various wattage equivalents!!!
943831
I would check the Lutron website, they have a long list of dimmable CFLs and LEDs that are fully compatible with this dimmer. The customer support line is also very helpful.