Should the remote be set on CFL or INC
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CFL is an abbreviation for Compact Flourecent Light and INC is an abbreviation for Incandescent. Set it for the type of bulb you are using with it If you have added a light fixture. If no light fixture was added, it does not matter how you set it since there is no light to dim.
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Well CFL would be if you're using compact fluorescent bulbs, and INC would be if you're using normal incandescent light bulbs. So switch it on whatever type of light bulbs you're using.
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The switch to light operates on a frequency. There are different frequencies. If a bulbs are set to the same it should work fine. I do not remember how to determine which bulb is set to what.
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I was told no when I asked my electrician. It either has to be hard wired or hooked up to the remote via the base can upon installation. But This switch is great because it does not burn out your non dimming light bulbs. sounds like you have to pick
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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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Yes you can, i have been all of my CFL bulbs with LED on both my dimmer switches and Relay Switches. That said some LED work better then others. i would not recommend Philips,as they tend to flicker on low dim and take a second to turn on. i use CREE bulbs and get them at home depot and the pricing has come down a great deal. some of the other tested by Insteon are Cree, Ecosmart, Sylvania, Feit Electric, GE, Great Value, Unitech. you can call them directly to see if there are any further updates. Hope that helps
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This timer can be used with any load that is under the rated limits. CFL and LED are just lower power loads. As someone else mentioned; this is not a dimmer and it only turns the load on and off.
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I'm not sure about cfl but I know it doesn't turn off an led. Worst case you'll need to add a switch somewhere in the system to actually turn the light off
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Dimming is done via the light switch and bulbs so be sure that whatever bulbs you choose to use can be dimmed. Not all CFL bulbs can be dimmed.
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CFL's are fluorescent so should work. Regarding the switch working outside of the factory specifications, I would suggest following them. The company that makes the switches sets a standard where the product will work and work properly for its "life" time. Unless you are an electrical and / or electronic engineer, I would recommend following the factory specifications to ensure proper results.
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That is a great question. I am not sure, mine needs to be replaced and I was hoping to be able to use a CFL too.
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Yes, they are. Most CFL's are instant on as long as you are above ~32 degrees.
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Not real sure. You have to point the remote control towards the Infra-red sensor on the end of the light chain. If you are trying it in broad daylight, the sensor may not be picking up the Infra-red light. When I received ours, I plugged it into a 110v plug in our garage, activated the remote control, pointed the remote at the receiver on the end of the light chain and it worked fine. The first time I tried it outdoors I could not get it to work. Then I remembered to hold the remote closer to the sensor and it worked fine.
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This particular model is only supposed to work with incandescent bulbs. Mine worked fine with CFL's for couple of years and then it stopped working. Screen works fine but it doesn't turn the lights on anymore.
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I've used it with CFL bulbs. It only turns them off and on. There is no longer a dimmer function though.
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I have not had any success with CFLs. Originally, I purchased some CFLs from Home Depot, and ended up returning them, since the motion detection lighting did not work with CFLs.
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I am not sure. JMK's review of Nov. 25, 2013 mentions using led's. I use cfl's.
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yeah, I have a 60w incandescent in mine, so I wouldn't see why a CFL wouldn't work.