I want to use this in a bedside lamp, which means it will be right next to my head. Do these bulbs hum? The CFL I'm using is driving me nuts.
1301968
While I don't have any of these lights in a bedside lamp, I have replaced about 10 of our bulbs so far, including ones in our dining room chandelier and kitchen pendants over our island. Both are close to your head as you sit at either spot and have not noticed any humming. Hope that helps.
1301969
To my experience, not at all! I am very pleased with these lights overall, I redid my entire house in them, testing my KWh meter before and after, nearly 2x as efficient!
1301970
I own over 30 of these bulbs. I've never heard a peep from them. Highly recommended.
1272835
It shouldn't be too difficult because it's a fairly common size for a blacklight bulb. One thing I'll say (if you haven't yet decided to buy this blacklight) is it is EXTREMELY quiet! I've had other blacklights that emit constant hums - but this one is dead silent.
1313937
It does buzz ever so slightly. It actually sounds like power transistors oscillating (like high frequency switching). Anyway, it makes it dependent on the load. The cleaner the item being switched, the less noise. I had a lamp w/ a bad bulb, and it made more more noise than when I switched to a different bulb. Honestly, I really don't notice it unless I'm really looking. It's a great switch.
1717215
I'm using this dimmer and the Diva with the Cree LED bulbs and they all buzz. The buzzing is definitely a known issue with the Cree bulbs on basically any dimmer. I get buzzing on the full range, from dimmed all the way down to full power. If you check out reviews for the Cree bulbs (Amazon & home improvement stores) you'll see a lot comments about the buzzing with dimmers. Which is very disappointing since I like the Cree bulbs. For me the other positives of the Cree's out weigh the buzzing con.
322117
I have cfls in all of my light fixtures. The only ones I have a problem with are the ones from Sylvania. I have some from another manufacturer that have been in place for over 3 years. about 15 of the Sylvania bulbs have quit working and 2 have burned out, spewing smoke throughout the room they were in. I do not have a problem with the cfls, just the ones from Sylvania.
902813
If you experience any hum or buzzing sound, make sure the lights are not on a circuit with a dimmer switch. The Hue lights work best with a toggle power switch. Dimming happens in the LED bulb components.
2011745
The contactor is inexpensive, so there is a noticeable coil hum/buzz. But does that with everything. Should work just fine with fluorescent fixtures.
1250819
I've had the lamp for a couple of months now and have not noticed any humming or other noise when on. I sometimes have it on for a couple of hours at a time and it has been cool to the touch.
840360
Yes, CFL works, but I don't like the "warm up" time it takes them to hit their stated lumen output. The unit clearly states the maximum watts the unit can handle - which is pretty high.Like a previous responder, I switched over to led's. More expensive, of course.
1813962
I have 4 of them on shelves on the same wall, each about 2 feet apart. When the batteries are new they give off a very nice glow, although that also depends on which color you choose. But sumplemental mood lighting is suggested, like a low wattage lamp with a shade in the room. I'm rambling, sorry. To answer your question they are not very bright, each one is probably about the light of a Christmas tree light bulb. They are very nice, you would like them, great colors & mood setting, especially for TV watching. The remote works great!
1961650
No. Even though some CFL market themselves as dimmer compatible, they never work correctly and have a major flicker problem. It is better to have several smaller output bulbs that you can use in combination. If you must have a dimming bulb, try using a halogen incandescent.
2085740
I've had mine for a year in a kitchen fan/light. No noise. But, LED's seem to be sensitive. They flicker with a power drop/surge. This is with all my LED's.
1006918
I have two of these lamps on my bed headboard. They make no noises at all. If your lamp came with noises, you should return it for a free exchange or full refund. If it's past its warranty period, I hope you're familiar with electronic circuitry if you intend to try to repair it.
1668955
Yes. I had CFLs in until I received the LEDs I ordered, and they seemed to work just fine. Perhaps a little dim, but that may have been the bulb, since the LEDs are bright.
1239687
The bulbs are dimmable, but not as smooth a transition as an incandescent bulb. They dim, but at a certain point drop off rapidly. There may be some flicker at some point. The main problem for you may be their size. Because of the dimmable feature the base is larger than a non dimmable CFL, thereby extending the overall length and making the width slightly larger. Also, I just had one of the bulbs fail in a cold, unheated room.
1066836
Try these in a reflector lamp. Cheaper. There is also a one inch extension if it is too short. Get them a home center and return if they don't work. CFLs are dim. I like to double up. 10-Pack E26/E27 Light Socket Splitter Adapter - Y Socket (makes 2 sockets for E26 bulbs from one bulb socket)
1874205
luci...i have these bulbs and they flicker like a flame...do not give much lite ...but they do flicker...mel