Are these bulbs compatible with dimmable light switches?
2029632
Re: buzzing. I've purchased a few of these and eventually left them off dimmers due to buzzing. For what it's worth, though, some seem to buzz far more than others (meaning I returned a light and replaced it with one that buzzed much less, then later purchased more and found variation again).Edit: Phillips maps some excellent, though more expensive, LED lights which barely buzz at all on a dimmer.
2029633
it dims but at the same time buzzes like hell... dont buy it if you have a incand. dimmer
2029634
Yes, but they did not work well in my old apartment's wiring. "Dim" was still rather bright and they buzzed louder than my incandescents. I returned mine. I blame my wiring, but other reviews on The Wirecutter and elsewhere said those two things weren't an issue.
2029635
They dim fine. I had issue with 2 out of 14 that buzzed. I notice that they only buzz at particular levels. returned the 2 and end up with 1 still buzzing. I move that one to a different fixture with dimmer and the buzzed keep on. so in the end I just move it to an on/off lamp.
2029636
I have a track lighting system with an old, round dimmer knob. They work fine, but do not go down to the very dim light that old bulbs could go down to. I'd estimate they dim to about 25% of full strength, when old light bulbs I could get to dim down to about 2-5%. I do not hear any buzzing when I dim them.
1765629
If you use an incandescent bulb, I don't see why you couldn't use a dimmer switch. I don't know how a CFL or LED bulb would work with a dimmer. We really have enjoyed our light. Very pleased with it.
1798593
Yes, the fixture will work with a dimmer switch. You will have to make sure that you match the dimmer switch with the type of bulb you are using. Make sure the bulb is dimmable and the switch is designed for the type of bulb...incandescent, CFL, LED.
552897
Yes. These take a medium base bulb which is basically the standard screw in. You may also upgrade to a led setup which threads in the same way as a bulb. This comes with a ring also. Either of these are dimmable. Some fluorescents are NOT dimmable. Check the bulbs. The fixture will accept all
1242489
Ronnie,Yes! I use them with a dimmer switch and they work great. I have had no problems.Gary Moore
496741
I am not sure, because, we do not have a dimmer attached to the unit. But, as far as I know, all bulbs are dimmable. They are great for us because we could not find the weird bulbs we needed.
1853121
Yes, these bulbs are dimmable. We use them in our dining room chandelier with a dimmer. I'm not sure about the lumen output.
1447356
Not an expert, but I'd say yes and no. They're changing the led light bulbs to work with dimmers, not the other way around. But I do use these dimmers with dimmable Leds, and have had no issues.
2039990
Compatibility with dimmer is dependent upon the dimmer switch itself. You'll need to look at the specifications on the models you're interested in to make that determination.
845270
I do not have a dimmer switch, but fluorescent bulbs generally are not suitable for dimming. So my answer is no, you cannot use them with the dimmer switch.
2072063
They are likely to work fine and dim. I have around 15 of these bulbs installed in similar fixtures and frequently have them dimmed, using several different types of dimmers.
2198667
I know they can be used on a dimmer switch, I would imagine you can. Buy one and try it. If it don't than you can always use in another lamp!! They are assume bulbs!!!!
1036892
I don't know if it is dimmable when I installed mine I put them on a single switch - full on or full off as for replacement bulbs it is very unlikely you'll ever need as they are LEDs
249323
Most any dimmer will "work" with a dimmable bulb, but the low priced dimmers don't dim as well. Not a smooth transition, flickering, etc.
1578533
I have used G25 bulbs with product. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LT0AXCU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) Note that these bulbs are not dimmable.
1857681
Yes. It acts as an on/off switch so even non-dimmable bulbs will work. I have two controlling CFLs non problem, and will eventually replace them with LEDs when the time comes.
1492320
I have no idea!! Sorry, The package say that they are dimmable, but I have only used them with on/off switches in my home and for that they work fine. I have about 45 fixtures using these bulbs with no complaints, they are not as bright as the 50w halogens, but close enough!