Since I have the CFL in the GU24 base I got rid of the dimmer switch on my ceiling fan. Would a standard on switch enable full brightness of the bulb?
1972170
on/off switches should always be 100% output, in my experience they work fine with LEDs. If you want the dimmer option, look for a LED compatible dimmer, although just know that LEDs dont to dim as well as a incandescent light. Mine will turn off out at about 30-50% output.
1972171
I am currently using these on a ceiling fan with a standard with and I have full brightness.
1972172
Yes. A dimmer adjusts the voltage going to the bulb, so not dimmer, full power.
1972173
Short answer is probably. Long answer is that it depends on the switch, how old it is and if it is properly wired. You won't really know until you try it. But it is more likely to work fine then it is for there to be a problem. There will be a bit of a delay that may take some getting used to though.
1455809
There is an infinite light dimming/brightness choice. However, CFL's (non dimming) will not dim.
236170
I cannot speak for LED's but I use dimmable CFL's in my fan. The remote does not operate like a typical dimmer with a high and low end. It oscillates from high to low as you hold down the on / off button. When I switched to the CFL's I found that they did not dim as low as when I was using regular incandescent bulbs. Now, when I want the lights to dim further, it bottoms out and begins to go brighter. I was able to get incandescent bulbs to dim more. Other than that, they work ok. The lack of dimming was not a big deal. I stayed with the CFL's since incandescent bulbs are being phased out. I cannot speak for LED's but I use dimmable CFL's in my fan. The remote does not operate like a typical dimmer with a high and low end. It oscillates from high to low as you hold down the on / off button. When I switched to the CFL's I found that they did not dim as low as when I was using regular incandescent bulbs. Now, when I want the lights to dim further, it bottoms out and begins to go brighter. I was able to get incandescent bulbs to dim more. Other than that, they work ok. The lack of dimming was not a big deal. I stayed with the CFL's since incandescent bulbs are being phased out.
2284527
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.
1298592
I installed this using a LED lightbulb. It does dim but when you press the dimmer switch to turn off, it doesn't turn off completely. These same light bulbs are advertised as dimmable and work well with other dimmers (some specifically for LED light bulbs). However, this dimmer seems not to be completely compatible.
287438
If you have an older dimmer switch, do not use these bulbs. CFLs require a newer 3-way dimmer switch. I had to pay an electrician $60 to learn this :)
565956
I have LED bulbs in the fan now. I do not have them set up on a dimmer but that should not be a problem either.
1614756
I've used it with CFL bulbs. It only turns them off and on. There is no longer a dimmer function though.
1381711
Yes, I have 4 rooms with CFL bulbs no issues for 5 years, the slide switch is just for fan speed. Only had one switch burn out as mentioned by another poster.
925010
It depends on whether you are going to be using a regular or CFL bulb. I purchased mine from a vender on ebay it was a Hampton Bay / Hunter Ceiling Fan Remote Control kit for CFL bulbs, but I did a search here on Amazon and they have quite a few kits that will work with regular bulbs a Litex RC-103 Universal Ceiling Fan Remote Control, White, and a Ceiling Fan Remote Control Universal Kit by Lightingindoors. Your best bet is just to do a search here on Amazon under All Departments use Ceiling Fan Remote Control kit and make sure you look at the reviews!! I hope this helps you out!! John
51990
Up to forty watt standard bulbs. You cannot use CFL bulbs as the switch has a built in dimmer not compatible with fluorescent bulbs.
72478
No. The dimmer switch would need to be on a seperate circuit with the lights, different than the fan motor.
2199237
I believe itwas something they added. Mine do not dim. I tested different bulbs and found the 25 watt ceiling fan bulb to be best for light but not to bright.
215868
No these and most cfl bulbs are not dimmable. You want to look for 3-way cfl bulbs
412291
To my knowledge, I don't think so. There are cfl bulbs that are specifically designed for dimmer operation.
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.
1712620
yes it should work well especially is the bulbs are standard bulbs. The only small issue I have found Is when using on a CFL bulb when you turn the switch completely off the light will still occasionally flicker at a very low light. It is not a huge issue. When using standard bulbs this is not a problem.