Is it compatible with LED light bulbs (I see it is not with CFL)?
1032109
I also use 2 150 watt incandescent bulbs. Tried CFL bulbs but the light was not too bright on either settings.
1032110
I really can't tell you. I use 2- 150 watt Incandescent bulbs.It does have a two step switch that might pose a problem.Also the two step switch works some of the time. The 1st step ( the dimmer of the two )sometimes does not work and only the bright step works. You might try the manufacturers web site or 800 number, if it can be found.
1032111
I really can't tell you. I use 2- 150 watt Incandescent bulbs. It does have a two step switch that might pose a problem. Also the two step switch works some of the time. The 1st step ( the dimmer of the two ) sometimes does not work and only the bright step works. You might try the manufacturers web site or 800 number, if it can be found.
441424
Yes it will function with LED lighting. Florescent lighting is incompatible because of the sequence which starts the florescent bulb. If the circuit has extremely low total wattage (for a LED bulb) you may notice the bulbs slightly glow in a fully darkened room. This is normal and is caused by the electricity which is flowing thru the circuit to operate the motion sensing feature. (in a standard florescent bulb arrangement you would see the end of the bulbs continually attempt to light causing the ballast to fail in a very short time, thus the florescent bulbs are not compatible.)
1220404
I am using it with a CFL, but not the 3-way kind, so I don't know if the latter would work.
438191
It does work with LED's and CFL's. The problem is longevity. Mine only lasted 1.5 years.
1418386
Thank you for your responses. Does CFL have to do with the size of the base? Is that why it wouldn't be compatible Raymond?
288582
Well that is confusing! I have five of them and they all take the plain "old screw in" size bulb. Because they have a dimmer they will not work with the CFL. They would work with LED.
459670
These aren't designed to work with CFLs or LEDs. Only incandescents. I would think that they will make some in the future that will.
1424558
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.
945876
I would say no with one exception. CFL and LED bulbs are still rated in terms of the wattage an incandescent bulb with the same lumens (brightness) rating would consume. So, for example, a 5000K, 1500 lumems CFL bulb would draw 32 to 35 watts, well under 60 watts, even though it is consider equivalent to a 100 watt incandescent. I've used such CFLs with no problems.
799911
It has worked fine with our LED bulbs. I can't speak to how it would work with CFL bulbs.
1623638
Be very aware of your light bulb type before purchasing. I cannot say if it will do what you want. We use CFL (compact florescent) bulbs and those will not work at all with this switch. As another answer said, the LED bulbs might, but unless the description has changed nothing is mentioned online even about CFL bulbs, though it does appear in the very tiny print on the packaging once you receive it. Good luck though.
1920126
I don't know about LED lights, but I use mine with CFL lights and they work great!!!!!!!! Have several timers in place and it sure makes life easier!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
370532
There is no reason why this lamp wouldn't be compatible with an LED bulb. Like Wesley said, the major drawback with LED bulbs is that they will not cast light uniformly like a traditional style bulb. Although, I recently purchased a few 9.5 watt "Cree" brand LED bulbs and have been extremely pleased with them. You're looking at $9 a bulb, but I was amazed by the output. I read 3-4 non-amazon reviews before buying and Cree was the closest thing to incandescent bulbs as you can get.
453096
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.
490506
Yes, assuming you use lamps which are dimmable. some LED's and CFL's are not dimmable. Check the package.
949737
It will work and dim with any bulb but will not dim with CFL bulbs. They sell their own LED bulb that does not need a switch or module to control it.