Can I use a dimmer with the halogen bulb?
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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.
1386010
There is nothing from the manufacturer that states that these CANNOT be used with a dimmer, but I would ask a professional before installing.
1461564
I doubt it. The LED bulbs I used had a phone number to call and ask them what dimmers would work. It seems any and all LED lights must be matched to specific dimmers.
1175879
I have reg. bulbs with a dimmer on my lamp. My electrician said I would need a different dimmer switch to use with LED bulbs.
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I use this dimmer with halogen bulbs (Osram 41870WFL) and it works perfectly.
1230491
Most LED bulbs don't work with dimmer switches, even if they are matched. The technology isn't up to speed with them. You're better off getting halogen bulbs. I have 6 bulbs that don't work properly.
698969
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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Hi, yes it will work with halogen bulbs, dimmers get more life out of your bulb, they will last a bit longer ...
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.
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.
463471
yes you can use LED bulbs, just make sure they are G9 socket and capable of dimming... some LED bulbs have thicker bases than regular halogens so make sure you choose a style that has a slim base design...
552894
Yes, you can...but it depends on the type of bulb you choose to use. Standard flood bulbs work with a dimmer, but you have to watch if you use a compact fluorescent or LED. Make sure the style is compatible with a dimmer switch. I highly recommend the LED. The unit will not overheat and shut down.
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I have not used bulb with dimmer, but I am almost certain this incandescent bulb will work with a standard incandescent dimmer. Worth trying.
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Short answer: Yes. Long answer: LED bulbs can be used whereever incandescents can be used, including with dimming. It's CFLs you have to worry about. (CFLs do work in this fixture, by the way)
2250957
it's just a standard hard-wired light fixture like you would put in yout kitchen or dining room, so as long as you use standard old ligthbulbs or non-fluorescent new type ones that actualy say "dimmable" on the package then i would think so, yes...but these are made for outisde lighting, so usually dimming is not necessary....basically it's the bulb you use not the fixture that determines the dimmability.
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Probably not. In my experience, when you try to use a standard dimmer on "dimmable" LED lights, it does not work. The wattage is different. Usually if it is a group of lights they cannot all be LED; you have to put one or two incandescent lights in the circuit so the dimmer works.Hope this helps.
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I have only used the Hemco control with incandescent bulbs, but here is a item I found related to possible issues when using halogen bulbs: ( http://www.teklight.com/faq_s.html ) Will dimming switches work with a halogen light bulb? Yes, conventional incandescent dimmers will work to dim halogen lamps. However, the effectiveness of the halogen cycle to keep the lamp walls clean and give longer life may well be affected. This cycle depends upon correct lamp operating temperatures, which of course will be changed when the lamp is dimmed. Therefore, using a dimmer may not extend the life of your halogen lamp as much as a dimmer typically extends the life of a standard incandescent lamp. The halogen lamp is designed to prevent the tungsten from depositing on the inside of the bulb wall and darkening it. Because the halogen action stops working when the bulb wall temperature falls below 260 degrees Centigrade, which may happen when the dimmer lowers the voltage, the halogen lamp blackens and its life is not prolonged as much as an incandescent lamp on a dimmer. Eventually a severely dimmed halogen lamp can become blackened and fail. The wall blackening can be partially reversed if the halogen lamp is operated at full power, non-dimmed, periodically to allow the halogen cycle to remove some of the deposited tungsten.