Has anybody had success with a 3-way CFL? The harp is narrow at the bottom. If so, please let me know what brand of CFL worked?
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I used a regular 3-way incandescent, I have had very little luck with 3-way CFLs lasting more than a few weeks in any lamp.
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It's working great for me with 3 9.5-watt Cree dimmable LEDs. It definitely won't work with CFL's unless they are specifically dimmable CFL's, and probably not even then.
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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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I haven't used one with it yet myself, but I don't see why not. Polished aluminum fixtures like these can reflect a lot more light downward than painted fixtures, but that's more of an issue for CFL UVB bulbs than anything else (output can easily be doubled for those bulbs). CHEs, like spot lamps are already pretty directional, possibly even more so. I'd say just follow general CHE guidelines like Zoo Med's http://www.zoomed.com/Library/ProductDBFiles/ceramicheat.pdf I know it specifically lists 3 Zoo Med fixtures, but the big thing seems to be having a porcelain socket.
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This works just like any other CFL bulb.Screw it in, plug it in, and turn it on.My advise to you is to try another bulb that you know works in the fixture and if it works then try the CFL again. If the CFL does not work my guess is that it was damaged in shipping or the bulb you received may just be defective. It happens. Amazon is really good about standing behind what they ship. If that bulb is bad I am sure they will quickly send you a replacement bulb.I hope my response was helpful.Good luck
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Yes. I'm using one (American de Rosa brand) with a three way incandescent right now. Since higher wattage incandescent bulbs are banned, I buy three way bulbs, that so far I think are still available. Frequently one or two of the brightness levels will burn out, leaving only one. Incandescent lighting is healthy! Dimmers like this will not work with leds nor compact fluorescents. Nasty things, CFLs.
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Typically you can always use a dimmer on a halogen bulb. Not on CFL bulbs. This plugs into the wall, so if you add a dimmer it should work fine.
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you need at least a 85w CFL (300w) equivalent light source. I suggest that you purchase two of them. The 45W (120W) equivalent light source is just not adequate. (400W) would be better but your light socket may not be rated for this one.
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Hello, It's been a while since I did the lamps but I believe the cord comes out of the bottom not the side. My lamps were all alabaster and I simply threaded the cord through the length of it and it came out at the bottom in the center. I don't think this would work if the cord came out of the side on the top and then was outside the body of the lamp. Hope that helps!
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I have CFL bulbs in mine and they do not stick out. The lamp is a large size lamp and can accommodate regular size bulbs.
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We just used a CFL bulb. Not sure about LED. Our experience with LED has been mixed. No savings if it poops out a little after purchase.
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It takes up to a 100w incandescent or 23w cfl bulb. It's a chain pull so it will NOT accept a 3 way bulb.
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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.
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I use a 100 watt equiv CFL blub in my light. The length of the bulb including the thread base is 4.75 inches so you should be good there. The diameter is 2.5 inches but I believe it will accommodate another .25 inch on the side. A 3-inch diameter bulb is rather large; are you sure?
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CFLS have come a long way and are more compact and better looking than previously used. I would think that as long as wattage rated for lamp holder is not exceeded AND LED lamp fits in housing, should be able to use. You could check directly with Hunter.We have this fan and light kit installed in our screen porch, since we needed an outdoor rated assembly and light is used intermittently but works great. One thing about this, light comes on quickly (not like some old CFLS), even when is cold out there.
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Del Mar Designs sold it through Amazon. I spoke with them personally and they were a big help... I suggest calling and asking this question about the Hunter 53063... I did NOT want CFL which makes me think they were not possible, but maybe you can use either. I suggest Calling Del Mar.
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Hey Chris, so can you share what bulbs you ended up using in your Hunter fan that work with this switcher? I too have a 52" Hunter 5-minute fan and will be getting this Maestro. I have the stock CFL candelabra bulbs but realize I'll need something else..do not want that annoying hum. Can you share your exact bulbs model/make etc.. it'd be appreciated. Thanks!