Ok, some say it will work on cfl, and others say no. What is the truth? And does there have to be a 40 watt load to work?
1821378
CFL's are fluorescent so should work. Regarding the switch working outside of the factory specifications, I would suggest following them. The company that makes the switches sets a standard where the product will work and work properly for its "life" time. Unless you are an electrical and / or electronic engineer, I would recommend following the factory specifications to ensure proper results.
1821379
Yes it will work on CFL and I use two 7 watts candelabra lightbulbs. The 40 watt load doesn't seem to come in play. The great part about the switch, it keeps the time and does not need to be reset if the electricity goes out.
1821380
I had it working with cfl (3x15w + 2x20w). I can't say if that was the cause of the malfunction it had, but mine worked properly for about 2 weeks (on/off daily), and then the chip seemed to go bezerk, as it started to randomly turn on and off (within seconds). From what I have read, cfl's tend to store some energy and release it through their own little transformer (hence hours after you turn a cfl light off, it might give out a small flash). Instead of this one, I recommend the intermatic automatic switch (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005H3AXKM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), have had it now for a few months, and works well. Has the same functions (except the astronomical clock adjustment), plus the timer system is not connected to the electric grid, thus any outages will not fry the timer circuit. It must have a small switch within, as when it turns off/on you can hear a slight mechanical 'click'. Hope it helps.
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.
712905
I suppose, if you build the socket into a medium sized coffee can. It's not meant to be used for that so you will have to either make or buy a housing for the bulb, or pick up a recessed lighting can to make it out of. The CFL will work so long as it does not put out enough heat to melt the vinyl, so keep the wattage low and keep an eye on it to get an idea of how high of a wattage bulb you can push it to.
1562399
I use it for 8 cfl bulbs @23watts each, and two 4' fluorescent lamps in my garage. Total is way over the 150 watt cfl rating, and it's worked fine for over a year so far.
1857680
It should have no problems with CFL or LED bulbs, it does not alter the electrical current going through it. I use it for my home theater projector (connected as if it was the fan).
1926467
Yes. They should work fine. I was using CFL's and since have gone toLED's. and they are all working great.
1003975
I don't know for sure. But I have used it with 4x 85w CFL bulbs with no problems. Hope that helps.
1332924
i would say NO. it's for a regular bulb and don't think it would fit the shape of a CFL.
1791870
It doesn't work on my CFL. I either need to find a CFl that fits these or return them.
1036007
Yes. I have been running CFLs off three of these timers for more than a year. Works fine.
799911
It has worked fine with our LED bulbs. I can't speak to how it would work with CFL bulbs.
1496738
I would assume so. It just provides power to your fixture, so if your fixture can do CFL, then you should be fine.
1564952
I think it should, I have it working with both cfl and LEDs. No problem so far.
2221813
you need at least a 85w CFL (300w) equivalent light source. I suggest that you purchase two of them. The 45W (120W) equivalent light source is just not adequate. (400W) would be better but your light socket may not be rated for this one.
2047562
Yes, I have 10 cfl's hooked up on one of these. It also works with the 3 individual exterior wall lights with LED's bulbs. It doesn't matter what bulb you use as long as the voltage is the same.
117199
Yes, works perfectly. Go with the 15 Watt and use a cover to mellow out the individual "hot spots" of light. This is far and away better than a 12V CFL.
1147976
Yes I did run CFL bulbs with it. About 12 all at once and there was no "flicker". I had run them with a modified sinewave inverter and it was really bad. This will work for you.