is this bulb dimmable Sorry I should have specified... I want to use it with an x10 system just to turn it on and off.... but cfl bulbs do not work with an x10... I was looking for something that would
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i agree why bother when this bug pulb sucks a whole 2 watts and it does work perfectly well with day light sensors.
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There is no information about being dimmable on their site, so I don't think so, Deborah. There are CFLs designed to be dimmable, but these seem like they aren't.
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These are designed for Incandescent bulbs only. They make other dimmers for dimmable CFL bulbs & other dimmers for Led bulbs. There are many brands of dimmers. You really need to check out the MFG's recommendations when buying dimmers.
215868
No these and most cfl bulbs are not dimmable. You want to look for 3-way cfl bulbs
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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.
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This does not dim my FEIT BR40 LED bulbs. I just wrote to Feit asking for an explanation since there website list this dimmer as being compatible.-Update,I still have not heard back from FEIT. I tried to send them another email today. I also wrote to Lutron today as well. I'll update if/when I get a response.
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This is a LED light. NOT a CFL (Compact Florescent Light) thus it is instant on !! Don't bother buying and CFL bulbs unless it's a matter of cost for you. . Also if you intend to use LED bulbs with a Dimmer, make sure that the specifications say they are Dimmable, and you will need a new type Dimmer that states that it is compatible with Dimmable LED's. OK ??Perry
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I have it on a regular incandescent lightbulb. If you go the LED route make sure you get a dimmable version. The energy saver CFL will NOT dim with this. Overall its a great product. Hope this helps.
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.
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I bought one at HomeDepot today and it does dim my dimmable LEDs which I recently purchased from Costco. No issue at all. In fact most of my old 1980s dimmers work fine for these bulbs. I guess you just need bulbs that say dimmable. They dim to a very low level with no flicker. The bulbs do not power off with the dim lever set to the lowest setting which I find useful. If your bulbs are dimmable save yourself 19 bucks and buy this. I bought one at HD and will buy 5 more here to save a few bucks.
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I do not think so. The controller's instructions state that the lamp control should be used with incandescent lamps only. CFL lamps have an electronic ballast, all of them I have seen aren't dimable, but this doesn't mean they don't exist. The controller has a lamp dimming function which might cause the CFL to respond poorly, if at all to the chopped up waveform put out by the controller.
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It has to be dimmable but any bulb will do. Incandescent or fluorescent dimmable. You COULD use a non dimmable fluorescent, but if you accidentally dimmed it, it would be fried.
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the lamp i put mine in wasnt a dimming lamp so i dont know FOR SURE.....but LEDs are tough and long lasting and I'd be very surprised if this bulb couldnt dimm when put in a fixture controlled with a proper Dimmer switch
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Yes I did run CFL bulbs with it. About 12 all at once and there was no "flicker". I had run them with a modified sinewave inverter and it was really bad. This will work for you.
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I've never tried it with X10 modules, but please be advised that this LED is non-dimmable so if the X10 has a dimming feature, this bulb will not work.
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No, these bulbs are not dimmable. The bulbs should be labeled" Fully Dimmable Spiral CFL(2 Pack) 2700K"to be dimmable.
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This motion sensor does not directly control the light. It sends a radio signal to an X10 controller which communicates with a X10 module, telling it to turn on or off. If that module is appropriate for use with a CFL or LED, it should work just fine. Unless you already have X10 modules though, this is probably not the right purchase for you.