What size bulb can be used with this dimmer? There seem to be all kinds of size bulbs available.
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It's not about the physical size, but it's the power that you need to watch out for: 150-Watt LED and CFL/600-Watt Incandescent. Most light bulb now days would not exceed 100 Watt.
602793
That's right in the description: 150 watts LED / CFL, 600 watts incandescent. Just add the power requirements of all the bulbs controlled by the dimmer. For example, I'm using it to control 4 60 watt incandescent bulbs, total 240 watts. For LEDs / CFLs, use the actual power required, not the "equivalency". So a 23-watt CFL that says it's as bright as a 100 watt incandescent still only counts as 23 watts.
602794
You can use almost any type or size bulb including floodlight or incandescent type and sized LED. This dimmer is designed for use with LED and compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL). It is only the wattage that is important. Do not exceed 150 Watts for LED type bulbs and 600 Watt CFLs. Most LED lights are rated 10 Watts or less and CFLs are under 20 Watts typically. You should be able to use almost any type bulb that fits your light fixture. I hope that helps.
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Any size of bulb can be used; however, the bulb must be a "dimmable" bulb. Check the bulb package. Ones that are NOT "dimmable" are so marked. Hope this helps. crn
1902410
Buy a better bulb... For an item with soo many options- they are amazingly limited. Sorry
1386688
You can buy any size bulbs and just use the same ballasts. ..n.p.the higher the bulb watts the LESS light youget .. ..heads up. 6000k. Are the best.
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.
878610
You can use this dimmer with Dimmable CFL bulds. There may be some issues such as listed at this link from Lutron ...http://www.lutron.com/en-US/Education-Training/Pages/LCE/DimmingCFLsandLEDs.aspx.Otherwise you can get dimmers specifically made for CFL bulds. See below link from Lutron.http://www.lutron.com/en-US/Products/Pages/StandAloneControls/C.Ldimmers/Overview.aspx
1215772
We used the Lutron Maestro dimmer for LEDs. Works perfectly. I would imagine there are other options, too. Lutron MACL-153M-WH Maestro 150-Watt Multi-Location CFL/LED Digital Dimmer
1335085
We used chandelier bulbs 25 watt. They are the ones with the smaller bottoms, not the larger bottoms. We purchase them at Home Depot, we also put a dimmer switch in.....It is a gorgeous chandelier..we actually bought 2!
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.
1587520
I don't know what size that is, but a regular US/Canadian bulb worked for me.
1810347
You would use very low watt, the candle type bulb. I ordered these and they were too small for my lighting fixture and I'm looking to sell them, they are brand new.
2122408
I would guess that it is also dependent o n the dimmer itself. There could be interaction with certain brands.I have used this bulb with a Lutron dimmer and works perfectly.
1859729
A normal dimmer will not work. You need to get one compatible with cfl/led bulbs. These dimmers use completely different control. And they are sized to fit in a standard wal box. I got mine at home depot.
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I am using the previously installed dimmers meant to work with incandescent bulbs. The dimming range of LED bulbs is not as extensive as when using incandescent bulbs.
736006
I have used several different bulbs. A regular 60 watt bulb fits fine. An energy saver bulb fits also.
787990
Hey Big Hank. To be honest I don't know the answer to that question. I'd "assume" you cant as I haven't had experience with many smart bulbs that work with dimmers. Well not unless you spend a good amount of money on them. These are fairly in-expensive in the grand scheme of bulbs. If you give it a whirl please let me know.
2242955
They can be used with either a regular dimmer or with a standard light switch. In other words, you can use them just like a regular light bulb. I'm using mine on a regular on/off switch.
1772129
I use the standard-sized spiral energy efficient bulbs (60 watt equivalent). If you use a standard round incandescent bulb, it should be no more than 60 watt max.