Does this product work with fluorescent lighting?
1564947
I am currently using it on a circuit with 2 - 60 watt fluorescent bulbs and 1 - 75 incandescent bulb and it works fine. If it get time, I will try to remove the incandescent to test it with only fluorescent.
1564948
I believe that you will need to get the next model up. This model is the middle of the line.
1564949
Not sure about fluorescent, but I use it with 3 led bulbs. Works great! Should just get led's, they last forever!!
1564950
Yes you can use it with fluorescent lighting as long as the wattage is above 40. You just cannot use energy saving light bulbs.http://yourhome.honeywell.com/home/Products/Safety+and+Security/Programmable+Timer+Switches/RPLS540A.htm
1564951
Yes, but at times one of the bulbs will flicker for a whiles when system is off....
1564952
I think it should, I have it working with both cfl and LEDs. No problem so far.
1564953
No, But if you include 1 incandescent bulb in the circuit it suppose to work.
1564954
The product description itself answers this question. "Is not compatible with fluorescents". I have not personally tried to use it with fluorescents.
799911
It has worked fine with our LED bulbs. I can't speak to how it would work with CFL bulbs.
1672780
No, The bulb or lamp has it built into it. Similar to your compact fluorescents.
430912
Untrue, the light heads are universal for fluorescent bulbs. I have actually replaced the generic bulbs from this kit for some w/ higher Watts as well as colored bulbs. I purchased mine at my local Batteries Plus... but you can find them online as well.
383715
Yes :) All you need are two fluorescent tube bulbs. I'd really recommend that you use these fluorescent tubes. It worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very pleasing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps! (Case of 10) F32T8/SP41 Linear Fluorescent 32-Watt T8 FO32 741 Light Bulb 48"
925845
According to others that have commented on this Timer, it does work with CFL light bulbs. (That's probably because the ST01 uses a battery to keep store the programming for on/off times.)
1536183
I'm doubtful that it would work "out of the box" with an aftermarket dimmer. Fluorescent bulbs in general must be specifically manufactured as dimmable models, so it would probably be wise to contact Northern Light Technologies directly before buying.
151816
Sorry, I had to return them as they did not attach to a conventional fluorescent light attachment. Return shipping was not cheap!
1880245
I would NOT NOT NOT recommend this - I use this with fluorescent lights and it missed over half of the start / stop times which are extremely important... Unless you are going to be around each day/night you want these to turn on and make sure they turn on and off at the proper times, I would NOT buy this... I actually use an old school one where you have to push the little button in on the side to tell it when to turn on and off and I havent have one problem yet... This is an instance in where technology is not better.
878609
As long as the bulb packaging states that the compact fluorescent bulbs are dimmable then the dimmer will work. The issue is with the bulbs not the type of dimmer you choose.
1393851
It has a regular light bulb socket. I am not familiar with compact fluorescent bulbs to know if one would fit. If it fits in the same space as a regular bulb I would say it should work.
1752223
Yes, it works with CFL, LEDs, fluorescent, etc. I have 2 of these, one hooked to CFLs and the other hooked to LEDs, and it works perfectly fine.
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!
7477
If it's a dimmable led it will work. Check with your led manufacturer. I'm using this with a cfl and it works fine. You may get some flicker at low levels.
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
1047612
Well.... Sort of. I connected it to a ceiling fan with three 5w LED bulbs and it flickered. I then replaced just one of the bulbs with a conventional incandescent bulb and it worked fine. My guess is that there is a minimum load level that has to be there for it to work properly. A 15w load was apparently too small, but when I added a 25w incandescent bulb that increased the load, it worked fine. So if you have a load over 15 watts, it should work with dimmable LED bulbs. As for compact fluorescents, I have no experience there. I do know that the bulbs would have to be specifically labeled "dimmable" for you to even have a chance for it to work. I suspect that you'd still need a load greater than 15w like what I had to create with the LED bulbs. Hope this helps...
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.