One of my lamps uses a dimmer knob and I'm using a dimmable CFL bulb in the fixture. Will this product still turn on/off the lamp?
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Yes it does, my light dimmer, too. But doesn't do dimm, only on/ off. They work good, good luck.
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More than likely it will work fine the dimmer is simply changing the voltage the remote switch is just turning the voltage on and off
1773774
I'm not sure why not. All the control does is turn off or on the electricity coming from the electrical outlet.
1116180
Yes it can be used with a dimmer switch I just installed one. You must separately purchase a GU24 Dim-able bulb (Lowes sells them) and make sure your dimmer switch is CFL compatible. If you've ever installed in house lighting fixtures before this one is no different, its very easy.
900520
Please ask your electrician. If you are speaking about a swag lamp it will act like a 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.
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No the CFL bulbs will not be able to dim. The 2 sockets are standard e26 medium base bulbs, and are rated to 60 watts each.
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They say you're not suppose to use either dimmers or timers on them. I use a timer and it works fine. I think the reason they say not to use dimmers is that the ballast in the base needs a full charge to activate. I beleive that I have seen that there are some CFL's that can use dimmers, but this particular brand does'nt recomend it.
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This switch is NOT dimmable. It is a relay type On/Off and makes a distinct 'cluck' when pressed. I have replaced several X10 switches with this one to control Fluorescent lights. A X10 dimmer switch passes a low voltage signal thru the lamp all the time it is 'off' to make up the circuit. Some companies market a dimmable CFL but I would not use them with X10 dimmers.
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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.
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I use my delay switch for the fan function of my exhaust/light in my bathroom. HOWEVER, I cannot think of any reason why the delay switch would NOT work on CFL or LED bulbs. David.
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Don't believe so for the bulb itself. Only if the switch is a dimmer switch would you have a dimmable item. By the way, these bulbs are not worth the money and trouble, they burn out very quickly. I want to find a different lightbulb source!
490506
Yes, assuming you use lamps which are dimmable. some LED's and CFL's are not dimmable. Check the package.
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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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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.
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The lamp needs to be powered up to be controlled by the dimmer...so if it is in full on mode, the dimmer will switch and control that..if the lamp is switched to medium then the dimmer will control that... It should work.
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I only use chandelier bulbs, the old kind. Besides we have that light on a dimmer switch and CFL bulbs don't work on dimmers. The shades have two wire loops inside that slide onto the bulbs. I doubt they would fit CFLs.
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Hi, this depends on what type of switch it is. I think this product is a 2 way switch. If it is, no it won't work. If you are installing this in a 3 way setup where there is another 3 way switch, then the dimmer has to be a 3 way dimmer switch. Another thing to keep in mind is that the light you want to dim has to be able to be dimmable. Example, if it is a flourescent light it must be a dimmable type. Usually incandescent or halogen bulbs are used where dimmers are used. Hope this helps
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You will need a dimmer made for CFL and LED bulbs. They are readily available and only cost a little more than standard ones.