Is this Dimmable, having challenge on CFL spiral soft or full spectrum 150 - 200 watt CFL or LED < $20. Thanks
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I have not tried dimming. But I suspect that it would respond like regular tube fluorescent. My 200 watt CFL gives a blue-ish glow which took a bit to get used to. But it works fine.
341069
No ,manufactor strictly states not dimable,transform wound to only operate at full 110/120 volt.R R B
1777621
It is dimmable but you must use a dimmer rated for halogen bulbs. If you use a standard dimmer for incandescent lighting you will get a buzzing from your lighting and the lights will flicker. Make sure not to exceed the maximum wattage or you will burn out the transformer.
224609
It says on the side of the box "not for use with dimmers". However, I bought these a couple years ago, perhaps things have changed... I would see what you can find in LED rather than CFL. You will be happier, I think.
438188
It's not a dimmer, so it's really not an issue. I've been using mine with the same CFL bulb in it for almost two years without an issue. The bulb is on at sunset and off and sunrise every day.
1151382
You really need a dimmer that is made for cfl and led bulbs. This one might work but it will flutter on low .
154431
I have used both dimmable LED bulbs and regular 60 watt clear. The lamp makes the bulbs 1/2 as bright normally. When motion triggered, the lights go to full light. It does have a photo sensor and turns on at dusk and off at dawn.
1280125
Are they CFL light bulbs? I heard, but don't know for sure, that they may not be able to be dimmed. I'm probably all wet. My Lutron works GREAT and I love it. So sorry for your woes.
271967
It is not true that all light bulbs are dimmable. CFLs and LEDs need circuitry in the bulb to make them correctly dimmable. This circuitry adds weight, heat and cost. A -small- dimming effect may be seen with certain dimmer switches and certain LEDs or even a very few CFLs. Most incandescent bulbs are dimmable, controlled by the switch. But small ones simply don't have the range to be notably dimmable- they are so dim to start with. And as to how much electricity is used - it depends upon what type of dimmer switch. A modern triac dimmer switch does in fact save electricity. And probably extends bulb life. For incandescents, that is. It is not true that all light bulbs are dimmable. CFLs and LEDs need circuitry in the bulb to make them correctly dimmable. This circuitry adds weight, heat and cost. A -small- dimming effect may be seen with certain dimmer switches and certain LEDs or even a very few CFLs. Most incandescent bulbs are dimmable, controlled by the switch. But small ones simply don't have the range to be notably dimmable- they are so dim to start with. And as to how much electricity is used - it depends upon what type of dimmer switch. A modern triac dimmer switch does in fact save electricity. And... » Read More It is not true that all light bulbs are dimmable. CFLs and LEDs need circuitry in the bulb to make them correctly dimmable. This circuitry adds weight, heat and cost. A -small- dimming effect may be seen with certain dimmer switches and certain LEDs or even a very few CFLs. Most incandescent bulbs are dimmable, controlled by the switch. But small ones simply don't have the range to be notably dimmable- they are so dim to start with. And as to how much electricity is used - it depends upon what type of dimmer switch. A modern triac dimmer switch does in fact save electricity. And probably extends bulb life. For incandescents, that is. « Show Less
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I'm using a Leviton 6674-P0W SureSlide Universal 150-Watt LED and CFL/600-Watt Incandescent Dimmer. It works great with this bulb.
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Lutron SCL-153P-WH Skylark CL 150-watt CFL/LED/Incandescent Dimmer, WhiteThis is the one I used but any dimmer that will work with cfl/led bulbs can be used. This one is adjustable to lower the light output to roughly 20% of full brightness.
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Dimmable LED bulbs work fine with this switch. Dimmable CFL bulbs are always problematic and often more expensive than Lumen-comperable LED. As mentioned previously, the 13.5 FEIT LED bulbs work especially well, and are featured at C*STCO at a good price.
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I've discarded the packaging but I believe these are not dimmable CFLs...very few are and when they do offer this feature, they tend to make a big deal about the feature and cost a lot more. Sorry I can't help any better.
184356
Most (most) LEDs are Dimmable with the correct dimmer switch. Dimming of LEDs and CFLs are based on the electrical cicles used. In other applications, a "CL" Dimmer swithc is used to dim LEDs and CFLs. If one is not used the light can be jumpy and you may have some humming noise.
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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.
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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.
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I have CFL bulbs soft lighting with matching wattage of 40 watts per bulb and it gives a nice glow but perhaps too soft for homework but I think if I upped the wattage in my fixture to 60 watt equivalent it would be fine for homework. It is a lovely fixture.
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I think I installed one of these: Lutron, Diva, C*L Dimmers for Dimmable CFL & LED Bulbs, DVCL-153P-WH. It is very quiet, but not completely silent.