How does the light dimming feature work with a CFL? Do I need to buy a dimmable CFL or should I just use an incandescent bulb? Thanks! ** 3/19/2013 Just as an update. I bought a 52" Hunter fan that came with a very compact fluorescent light bulb with a GU24 2 prong socket (very short in height.. perhaps around 3"). I bought a Feit LED dimmable A19 model with a GU24 base. The bulb fits perfect! About 1/8" of clearance after install. The light does work better than the CFL. It does not buzz, however the LED will flicker if dimmed to a setting lower than around 75%.. Any higher and the LED seems to work fine. I'm satisfied and really do appreciate the help! The bulb was $25 and the part # is A19DM800GU24LED. Regards, Chris How does the light dimming feature work with a CFL? Do I need to buy a dimmable CFL or should I just use an incandescent bulb? Thanks! ** 3/19/2013 Just as an update. I bought a 52" Hunter fan... » Read More How does the light dimming feature work with a CFL? Do I need to buy a dimmable CFL or should I just use an incandescent bulb? Thanks! ** 3/19/2013 Just as an update. I bought a 52" Hunter fan that came with a very compact fluorescent light bulb with a GU24 2 prong socket (very short in height.. perhaps around 3"). I bought a Feit LED dimmable A19 model with a GU24 base. The bulb fits perfect! About 1/8" of clearance after install. The light does work better than the CFL. It does not buzz, however the LED will flicker if dimmed to a setting lower than around 75%.. Any higher and the LED seems to work fine. I'm satisfied and really do appreciate the help! The bulb was $25 and the part # is A19DM800GU24LED. Regards, Chris « Show Less
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Dimmable LED bulbs work fine with this switch. Dimmable CFL bulbs are always problematic and often more expensive than Lumen-comperable LED. As mentioned previously, the 13.5 FEIT LED bulbs work especially well, and are featured at C*STCO at a good price.
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Haven't tried a dimmable CFL, BUT works great with the dimmable 13.5 watt LED bulb I installed. (Bulb used is by FEIT Electric and comparable to a 60 w incadescent). No noise. Dims at any level perfectly. It's a 3-bulb fixture.
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The min/max wattage comment (by Scott) is spot on. My fixture had 3 dimmable LEDs and I had flickering. I swapped out one LED bulb for an incandescent to get above the min wattage. All flickering is gone. dimming works as expected.
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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.
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Hey Chris, so can you share what bulbs you ended up using in your Hunter fan that work with this switcher? I too have a 52" Hunter 5-minute fan and will be getting this Maestro. I have the stock CFL candelabra bulbs but realize I'll need something else..do not want that annoying hum. Can you share your exact bulbs model/make etc.. it'd be appreciated. Thanks!
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I disagree with Minite who says that it works "great" with a dimmable LED bulb. I'm using Philips LED bulbs, and it makes the bulbs buzz noticeably. Not badly enough that I will return it, and the packaging states quite clearly that it is not meant for CFLs or LEDs, but still a bit disappointing that a dimmer made in 2015 doesn't work well with LEDs.
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I have to use incandescent bulb because with dimmable CFL it was making humming noises. When I called the support, they suggest using regular incandescent bulb or else I will fry my Maestro fan control.
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keep in mind you can only use the actual wattage used as a minimum if you are using LED bulbs, yes 3 or 4 13.5 watt LED will satisfy the minimum of 40 watts for LED bulbs, but if the dimmer does not state it is for LED use it will on occasion when used at an established lower level not strike [or light] and must be taken to zero then moved up to the established lower leve.l This is common in any dimmer not LED rated.Lutron assured me they will have a four speed fan control with Led capability out soon. The four speed will be for the serenity mode on some hunter fans.
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The instruction for this dimmer state "Do not use where total lamp wattage is less than 40 W or greater than 300 W". The user that stated the 13.5 watt Feit LED bulbs work must be using 3 or more so that the 40 watt minimum. that the user manual requires is being met.
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I tried the dimmer with 2 ceiling lights with Cree soft white TW series. No buzzing, BUT when turning on the lights, they flicker once, and then don't always come on again. After flipping the switch a couple of times, they work correctly -- until they've been turned off for a few minutes. Then the probably occurs again, but only once. I've confirmed that incandescents work just fine, so it's not the electrical wiring.I have 60w Cree TW bulbs with an older Lutron dimmer that's designed for incandescents, and that combination doesn't have the same problem. The lights just don't fade in as well, because the older dimmer isn't designed to start with so little power, I guess. They fade out just fine though. I tried the dimmer with 2 ceiling lights with Cree soft white TW series. No buzzing, BUT when turning on the lights, they flicker once, and then don't always come on again. After flipping the switch a couple of times, they work correctly -- until they've been turned off for a few minutes. Then the probably occurs again, but only once. I've confirmed that incandescents work just fine, so it's not the electrical wiring.I have 60w Cree TW bulbs with an older Lutron dimmer that's designed for incandescents, and that combination doesn't have the same problem. The lights just don't... » Read More I tried the dimmer with 2 ceiling lights with Cree soft white TW series. No buzzing, BUT when turning on the lights, they flicker once, and then don't always come on again. After flipping the switch a couple of times, they work correctly -- until they've been turned off for a few minutes. Then the probably occurs again, but only once. I've confirmed that incandescents work just fine, so it's not the electrical wiring.I have 60w Cree TW bulbs with an older Lutron dimmer that's designed for incandescents, and that combination doesn't have the same problem. The lights just don't fade in as well, because the older dimmer isn't designed to start with so little power, I guess. They fade out just fine though. « Show Less
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The dimmer will not work with standard CFL's. You can try a dimmable CFL, but I've found them to be rather erratic. Or just stick with an incandescent bulb. Good luck.
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This is a LED light. NOT a CFL (Compact Florescent Light) thus it is instant on !! Don't bother buying and CFL bulbs unless it's a matter of cost for you. . Also if you intend to use LED bulbs with a Dimmer, make sure that the specifications say they are Dimmable, and you will need a new type Dimmer that states that it is compatible with Dimmable LED's. OK ??Perry
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This device works with light fixtures that can be dimmed. This includes incandescent bulbs and certain LED bulbs that are OK'd for dimming. Compact Fluorescent bulbs usually can not be dimmed. The device will supply up to 300 Watts of power. I would check with the manufacturer of your lamp to see if it can be safely dimmed, and verify that the wattage required doesn't exceed 300 W. For an inexpensive fix, you can pick up a flood light and a clamp on lamp housing at a hardware store for ~ $5 until you can sort out a permanent solution. Waking up with dawn emulation is a must this time of year! This device works with light fixtures that can be dimmed. This includes incandescent bulbs and certain LED bulbs that are OK'd for dimming. Compact Fluorescent bulbs usually can not be dimmed. The device will supply up to 300 Watts of power. I would check with the manufacturer of your lamp to see if it can be safely dimmed, and verify that the wattage required doesn't exceed 300 W. For an inexpensive fix, you can pick up a flood light and a clamp on lamp housing at a hardware store for ~ $5 until you can sort out a permanent solution. Waking up with dawn emulation is a must this time of year!
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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
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Hi,I have about 30 0f these that I use for lamps throughout my house. They all have LED bulbs that say "dimmable" on the package and the Lutron switch does dim them down to about 5%. I have some non-dimmable LED strips installed in a book shelf and I tried one of the Lutrons, and it worked. LED technology is improving as fas as being dimmable when it is direct wire without use of a driver, but the only real way to find out is to test it out with the lights that you own. The good news is if it doesn't work with your rope light, it will work fine with any lamp you may own....and it's not expensive. Hi,I have about 30 0f these that I use for lamps throughout my house. They all have LED bulbs that say "dimmable" on the package and the Lutron switch does dim them down to about 5%. I have some non-dimmable LED strips installed in a book shelf and I tried one of the Lutrons, and it worked. LED technology is improving as fas as being dimmable when it is direct wire without use of a driver, but the only real way to find out is to test it out with the lights that you own. The good news is if it doesn't work with your rope light, it will work fine with any lamp you may... » Read More Hi,I have about 30 0f these that I use for lamps throughout my house. They all have LED bulbs that say "dimmable" on the package and the Lutron switch does dim them down to about 5%. I have some non-dimmable LED strips installed in a book shelf and I tried one of the Lutrons, and it worked. LED technology is improving as fas as being dimmable when it is direct wire without use of a driver, but the only real way to find out is to test it out with the lights that you own. The good news is if it doesn't work with your rope light, it will work fine with any lamp you may own....and it's not expensive. « Show Less
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yes works great with cfl, i have had a couple connected now for almost 2 years and havent lost the first bulb or eye,, i get the 42 watt cfl equal to a 200watt regular bulb,, gives off great light
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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.
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I use my delay switch for the fan function of my exhaust/light in my bathroom. HOWEVER, I cannot think of any reason why the delay switch would NOT work on CFL or LED bulbs. David.
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They say you're not suppose to use either dimmers or timers on them. I use a timer and it works fine. I think the reason they say not to use dimmers is that the ballast in the base needs a full charge to activate. I beleive that I have seen that there are some CFL's that can use dimmers, but this particular brand does'nt recomend it.
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CFL will work but takes a few minutes to warm up and light to max capacity. I heard in very cold weather areas, CFL may not be able to light to its max lighting power at all. Also heard that the constant off and on again would shorten the life span of a CFL. So I exchanged them to regular incandescent flood light bulbs but go with the "energy savers" ones where a 75W would output equivalent to a 90W as example.
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Well, I am using 4 UltraLED 14W bulbs in one single fixture, and I am using the existing dimmer that I was using before whe I had 4 regular incandescent 60W bulbs. Seems to work fine, except that I can only dim the lights about 40%, after which the bulbs begin to flicker and the go off. Wish I could dim them more. Maybe I should be using a more compatible dimmer.
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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.
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This works just like any other CFL bulb.Screw it in, plug it in, and turn it on.My advise to you is to try another bulb that you know works in the fixture and if it works then try the CFL again. If the CFL does not work my guess is that it was damaged in shipping or the bulb you received may just be defective. It happens. Amazon is really good about standing behind what they ship. If that bulb is bad I am sure they will quickly send you a replacement bulb.I hope my response was helpful.Good luck
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the bulbs may flicker or not work at all with the old legacy dimmer. you should buy a dimmer made to work with the LED CFL bulb.
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I used a regular light bulb, but I want to tell you that the light that I can use is so dim, you will have to have other lights in the room in order to see. I have bought Hunter fans for years and have always been pleased, but I think when you put the largest watt bulb you can use in it, you will still have a dim light. Not happy that I have to burn lamps and open the blinds in order to see with this Hunter Kensington fan. I have used Hunter fans for years and years, but this one is like no other that I have used. The fan doesn't even put out the breeze that my older ones do. I guess you get what you pay for!