Can you use these bulbs with a dimmer switch? Thanks
1521157
Yes - these bulbs are inherently less bright than traditional bulbs (due to design) -- as you would expect, old light bulbs from many years ago don't produce as much light as current bulbs... having said that, there are no special requirements with regard to dimming - any incandescent dimmer will work with these bulbs as long as it is rated for the wattage (which virtually all dimmers are... only an issue if you put a bunch on one circuit) -- I love em... and I use a dimmer All the best - George
1521158
I have not used bulb with dimmer, but I am almost certain this incandescent bulb will work with a standard incandescent dimmer. Worth trying.
1521159
I never tried but I still have bulbs in their original package and saw no warnings agaisnt using them with a dimmer
1521160
Yes, you can. I have 3 in a lamp over my pool table on a dimmer switch and they do dim just fine.
1521161
Yes - these bulbs are inherently less bright than traditional bulbs (due to design) -- as you would expect, old light bulbs from many years ago don't produce as much light as current bulbs... having said that, there are no special requirements with regard to dimming - any incandescent dimmer will work with these bulbs as long as it is rated for the wattage (which virtually all dimmers are... only an issue if you put a bunch on one circuit) -- I love em... and I use a dimmerAll the best - George
1521162
These bulbs look best and last the longest with a dimmer. When choosing an antique bulb consider that this type is less efficient than standard tungsten. To be able to dim the bulbs and still have sufficient light you will need to buy more watts in antique bulbs than standard bulbs.
1521163
see customer review for 60 Watt - Vintage Antique Light Bulb - Victorian Style - 4 Loop Hand-Wound Tungsten Filament - Clear
101160
Not according to my electrician, at least not with the LED fixtures that I purchased to use with these switches. I had to use 'conventional' dimmer switches, which worked fine.
412293
i have not tried them on a dimmer, but the bulbs do not have the life span i had hoped for. I replaced all of the bulbs in my home with these, 3-4 months ago and have already had some burn out. If i had to order them again i would likely go with a more trusted name. Just my experience.
2220966
This excellent lamp has a single, 27-Watt, florescent bulb. These bulbs cannot be used with dimmer switches, so there is no "Dimmed" option. If dimming the light is of real necessity, a sleeve made from a pants-leg can be slid over the Lamp Head, exposing only the amount of light that's desired. Good Luck !!
1751982
Yes you can. We recommend a BR30 or PAR30 LED. Please verify dimmer compatibility with the LED lamp.
1765629
If you use an incandescent bulb, I don't see why you couldn't use a dimmer switch. I don't know how a CFL or LED bulb would work with a dimmer. We really have enjoyed our light. Very pleased with it.
2199234
You will have to install your own dimmer switch. The sets use standard bulbs, so they are dim able.
1451189
They can, as long as you keep the dimmer turned up to full power.The orange light isn't that bright to begin with, and if you reduce the power going into these bulbs they won't light at all. They're more for decorative ambiance and effect than "real" light.
2133497
If wired to a dimmer switch it can be and depended on the bulbs as well. We didn't have a dimmer switch but we still love it.
1636505
We don't have them on a dimmer switch so we don't know. You should ask the manufacturer that question.
2265134
I believe you do. The same thing happened to me. I called the distributor of the bulbs and they confirmed that the dimmer model I was using was not compatible. I would recommend calling them to see if any dimmer is compatible, since the specs say they are NOT dimmable. Dimming was not critical for me, so I replaced the dimmer with a simple switch and have had no problems.
1107225
I have never tried these with a dimmer but I do know that LEDs don't work with Dimmers
430227
Yes, you can use dimmable bulbs as long as your dimmer is compatible. Yes, I have installed them next to insulation without any problem.
2198667
I know they can be used on a dimmer switch, I would imagine you can. Buy one and try it. If it don't than you can always use in another lamp!! They are assume bulbs!!!!
1969749
You can switch the bulbs out on these lights, if you wish. I put small LED's in mine, and they worked perfectly.
1066561
Hello. Nope, they're no dimmable but you can adjust between half of the light (2 bulbs) or full (4 bulbs)oNn each lamp.
1479155
Yes, if you put in a dimmer switch. But you can't use florescent bulbs, dimmers don't work with those.