Does the dimmer on this switch work with dimmable LED or compact florescents?
1047611
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.
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...
1047613
It works with dimmable leds and halos. Don't know about compact florescents but don't think so. I have never seen compact florescents with that base.
1047614
It did not work with the 3-7W LEDs (21W total) I tried - trips the circuit breaker when in use with our TV. I also tried replacing one LED with a 60W incandescent (bringing the load up to 74W) and and it did the same thing.
646254
I use the dimmers with LED lights, but according to the manufacturer, they're supposed to work with CFLs as well.
698271
This switch is NOT dimmable. It is a relay type On/Off and makes a distinct 'cluck' when pressed. I have replaced several X10 switches with this one to control Fluorescent lights. A X10 dimmer switch passes a low voltage signal thru the lamp all the time it is 'off' to make up the circuit. Some companies market a dimmable CFL but I would not use them with X10 dimmers.
1651960
It doesn't work with dimmers but it's easy to look for replacement bulbs. I purchased mine here (I swear it works really great; bright and durable): Triangle Bulbs T50026 - FML27/65K, 27 Watt, 6500K Natural Daylight, 4-pin GX10q-4 Base, FML Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb
1349715
In the end, it's jus a light socket, and wouldn't care about the dimmer switch. It's the bulb you screw in that might care. Som compact flourescent bulbs are not dimmable, and some LED bulbs sound like the have "compatible" dimmer switches, but I have not dealt with those.
1940657
The Cree 18-watt bulb does work with a dimmer. I am using it with this one: Lutron TTCL-100H-WH Credenza Dimmable CFL/LED Dimmer, White
231318
I am not sure but the wise thing to do is buy the remote switch without the dimmer capability. I'm sorry but I still use them on spot bulbs. But it shouldn't work with LED. My advise is to get the on/off remote switch to be on the safe side.
1298589
I believe it depends on the LED lights themselves. I used this dimmer with incandescent lights but some under counter LED lights I'm looking at show this same dimmer as a dimmer option for them.
477123
Yes, this dimmer, and in fact all dimmers, will work with dimmable LED lights. It just won't work well. There are a number of drawbacks to using a standard dimmer with LED lights, including the light not getting as dim as it could and not lighting-up if the dimmer is set too low. I don't *think* it has any effect on the lifetime of the led bulb. If you want to control dimmable LED lights (and dimmable CFLs) then you need a HID dimmer to rectify the shortcomings of a standard dimmer. I personally have only standard dimmers in my now totally LED lit home, but I will slowly be swapping out the old dimmers for new HIDs.
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.
966064
They work with incandescent recessed fixtures and bulbs fine, but they don't work well with most LED recessed fixtures or bulbs. Use the non-dimmer ones instead. Works on LED if there are 3 or 4 LED lights on one switch. I think a minimum load of 40 watts is required for the switch to work correctly. Most LED lights are around 10 watts each.
1054357
In an earlier reply I stated that this switch does not dim LED bulbs. As it turns out I just didn't hold the button down long enough. It's not the best dimmer around, but it is reasonably acceptable.
124227
I believe it will the tolerance on the switch is pretty wide, and the poles are clearly marked. It will depend on your LEDs to determine if they are dimable.
676952
It did not work on a dimmer swItch. The installer trIed but it did not work. Not sure what kind of dimmer he used. The light is gorgeous!
54158
I do not personally use that model for florescent or appliances, but do use the one for standard lights and it has worked without flaw. Easy to program and conduct and overrides. I would think your model would work without flaw.
1614756
I've used it with CFL bulbs. It only turns them off and on. There is no longer a dimmer function though.
2001103
Correct, no Dimmer just on/off and a dimmer will not work with incandescent light, but with this it will!