does it work on CFL??
865700
It's tricky but I did replace a spiral shaped bulb. There is a YouTube video using sticky tape to adapt the use on smaller bulb, but I didn't have to use it.
1496737
yes works great with cfl, i have had a couple connected now for almost 2 years and havent lost the first bulb or eye,, i get the 42 watt cfl equal to a 200watt regular bulb,, gives off great light
840360
Yes, CFL works, but I don't like the "warm up" time it takes them to hit their stated lumen output. The unit clearly states the maximum watts the unit can handle - which is pretty high.Like a previous responder, I switched over to led's. More expensive, of course.
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!
438191
It does work with LED's and CFL's. The problem is longevity. Mine only lasted 1.5 years.
1684632
Namely's comments made me reply that this switch is NOT being used with a CFL! It is a ceiling mount light fixturewith regular 40 watt bulbs.
1496738
I would assume so. It just provides power to your fixture, so if your fixture can do CFL, then you should be fine.
1147976
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.
2261019
Yes, it will work with both electronic and magnetic ballast fluorescent lights, CFL's as well. I have one installed in the roof of my 40 watt bug zapper (Stinger) and it works fine. I have another installed in a plastic gang box with one duplex electrical outlet (for portable usage) turning on a 1.5 amp fan. This is a thermally operated machanical switch with time delay.
635933
Yes it will work very well with both LED and CFL lights.......I've had both but currently using LEDs.
1135534
No this does not work well with CFL, only incandescent lamps. Tried it once, when I first received the unit, it flickers continuously, meaning, not compatible. Hope this helps!
1036008
Yes, it does support CFL bulbs. I have 3 switches in my house, one of them controls 5 CFL bulbs.
2261018
This is simply a photovotaic switch, so all it does is turn on a circuit and has nothing to do with the type of bulb in the circuit. I use it with my frontyard lantern, which uses a 100W HP Sodium bulb, so it will work with a low wattage CFL.
2047562
Yes, I have 10 cfl's hooked up on one of these. It also works with the 3 individual exterior wall lights with LED's bulbs. It doesn't matter what bulb you use as long as the voltage is the same.
1297118
Sorry for the late response, but no. It's a very different bulb style from CFL. I have found replacement bulbs at Home Depot and Lowes.
1865148
Yes, and I use it with these CFLs and it works great. Loving the beautiful light output and the better quality Triangle Bulbs T40144-4 (4 Pack) - 23-Watt (100W) Spiral Medium Base Natural Daylight (5000K) CFL Light Bulbs, 4 PACK
1931665
Yes. Works with up to 150 Watts of most dimmable CFL/LED bulbs or 600 Watts of Incandescent/Halogen bulbs.