Will this be okay to use in lamps? I have been looking for some that aren't dimmable but I can't find any.
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I have been using them in two lamps for about 8 months without any problems.
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The lamp itself is not dimmable. I'm sure with the right automated dimmer it could be, but there is just one on/off switch for the actual lamp.
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Yes, you can use a dimmer if you get one that is rated for led such as lutron. I would purchase from an electrical supply house to ensure you are sold the proper dimmer.
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Work marginally with Lutron dimmer. Lamp only comes on with dimmer at 100%, then you can dim. When not at 100% light does not come on.
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This item does not contain a dimmer. This would have to be done externally to the lamp assembly.
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You are not supposed to dim any CFLs that I know of. That's one advantage of LEDS. However, I have dimmed CFLs in the past, maybe I was just lucky but nothing happened other than they got dim. I try to avoid it though.
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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 don't think so. I use mine in a regular floor lamp. In all the literature and specs that I researched for this and many other bulbs they always specify if they are dimmable. This one did not. Very happy with this product though and will be ordering several more as I only ordered the one to check put the quality and output.
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the lamp i put mine in wasnt a dimming lamp so i dont know FOR SURE.....but LEDs are tough and long lasting and I'd be very surprised if this bulb couldnt dimm when put in a fixture controlled with a proper Dimmer switch
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They are 12V and regular lamps are 120V so they'd be incompatible there. Additionally, I believe they are not dimmable. I use them in my outdoor yard light system and LOVE them for that.
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You can use a dimmer on LED's. The location, under cabinets isn't an issue, it depends on your lamp and what type of connector you need for the bulb.
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NO, I would NOT use them for lamps. They only balloon up because of the heat of fire. A light bulb would not create enough heat to keep the lantern inflated and it would eventually fall on the bulb and catch fire. They claim to be fire retardant, but I have personally seen them catch fire, and rather easy.
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I put it in a 3 way lamp fixture (it doesn't work as a 3 way bulb) and it works fine, no problems. As far as safety, from what I know, there shouldn't be an issue because of the way LED operates on electricity using a micro-chip. It doesn't require ballast or dimmable ballast to regulate the flow of electricity to the lamp (bulb).
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The lamp uses a fluorescent bulb so you can't dim it. It can be set on a timer to be on or off though. To have a dimmable light, you would need something like a standard tungsten bulb, a halogen bulb, or an LED source.
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You could use a fluorescent bulb that works in a standard lamp. I use a LED bulb in mine.
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dear adam...we use them in the kitchen on a dimmer...the package does not say one way or the other...we have no problems with dimming them....the only drawback is they do burn hot and they burn out rather quickly...paying more for the led bulbs might be more cost effective in the long run....they last a long time and do not burn hot...hope this helps
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I tried one in my lamp and it worked but was really too dim for my tastes (it was a 40 watt bulb and threw the light of a 25). I picked up a four pack of ordinary 40 watt non-efficient bulbs and they shed plenty of light for my tastes in brightness.