I have an overhead CFL lamp and want to replace the recepticle with this to turn off/on the CFL. Will this work?
1753742
I have 2 4' flourescent fixtures plugged into it, as well as 1 cfl bulb and it works great for me.
1753743
it will work if you are handy with wiring, as you have to hack open the receiver since it is designed for remote control of a wall socket lamp. However, I recommend you buy another product. I found this product not durable enough for daily use.
1753744
This should work as long as the power source is 110V AC and the lamp unit has a 2-prong plug. This can also be installed mid-way an extension cord and the lamp.
1491877
if it works, it will be fine. light is not strong however because it is a cfl, not hot either.
887878
Yes . This switch works great ! I use it with a 13 watt CFL . I highly recommend it.
1418466
Hi Joanne, I too ended up at Home Depot to try to get the right bulb & they no longer offered a replacement bulb for the lamp I bought there, so I rewired the fixture to accept a CFL. I have two of these bulbs & would be happy to ship them to you so you can try them. If they fit your application, send me something neat for Christmas & we're square. If they don't fit, you can donate them to the Goodwill, or ??? Thanks & Best Wishes, John
279743
Yes if you're using incandescent bulbs but CFL's have a tendency to flicker or not work with reduced power source. All the dimmer does is reduce the power to whatever is attached.
260016
No. I had it installed and noticed on the last line of the instructions it said it was NOT for CFL's.
1047429
Not sure what a cfl bulb is. I don't no why you would want anything other then a 3 way. It's a great feature. Tell what a cfl is and I will try it.
842886
No! It will not work with CFL bulbs.It only works with incandescent light bulbs.
809249
I rebuilt a hanging lamp with this setup. It should be fine. It's got one of those roller switches on it if you're ok with those.
2117399
I don't know if CFL would handle this type, since it doesn't just cut on and off, the lights brighten and dim with my incandescent bulbs in it. It isn't marked as CFL compatible.
2229006
Yes.. this is a standard CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) but way over priced. Try Home Depot or Loews!
731822
Don't Know if CFL will work or not, have not tried a CFL bulb in the socket but I suspect that they will fit and if they fit, they will work. Some CFL's come on slow so you may be beyond the light before it comes on enough to see.
501596
Yes it will, no problem. LEDs are better though. Cfls have a very poor power factor and are less efficient.
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If the cord is no bigger then a standard lamp cord, AND the cord is flexible, AND it is a simple 'on/off' signal you're attempting switch, I think it would work. The switch works fine for me but it is really poorly designed - the terminal screws are at a right angle to the direction the cord runs through the housing. Good luck!
337622
I bought an attachment to change my chandelier bulbs but I don't know if they have one for CFL's
304766
Yes, we use CFL's in both of ours. We just have to click the switch twice, instead of once, to turn on the lamp. We really like the lamps.
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It should work, if worry about heat transfer if the bulb is to close unless it led or cfl.