Compared to CFL, do LEDs perform better in fixtures that are often switched on and off?
1827347
seem closer to the performance of regular light bulbs in standard lights. But in dimmer applications seem to be slower and respond differently than regular bulbs. However not much differently than dimmer CFL's.
1827348
Yes, CFLs do not like to be turned on/off frequently. LEDs do not have this problem. In addition, the LED light does not need a warm up time.
1827349
I haven't seen any problems with the Cree LED bulbs. I have them in my office, and the lights are turned on and off frequently. They illuminate instantly, and are not subject to problems with poor illumination in cold environments like CFL bulbs. Also, CFL bulbs don't last nearly as long as advertised. My fixtures are hard to reach, so the longer life of LED bulbs is a definite plus.
1827350
In my opinion, yes. This was the main reason I switched, immediate light, no flickering or warming up.
1156417
Yes. No problem. I installed the CREE 75 watt equivalent warm light bulb and they're awesome. And since my lights are on dusk-to-dawn, the lower LED power use really is an advantage.
57721
The answer is YES.....LED lamps differ from almost every other source of electric lighting, in that they give off as much light (lumens) as higher-wattage incandescent bulbs - but with virtually NO heat. That part alone makes them especially efficient, and very well suited for indoor applications. That, plus the fact that you probably won't have to replace it for the next ten years or so, makes LED lamps a particularly good investment.... However, 'Natural' light is too 'unnatural' for me - I prefer something in a 'warm' color range (2700K to 3000K max.) and this bulb didn't do it for me. Warm-light LED bulbs have just recently shown up on the market, and I'm currently searching for a replacement for this all-too-bluish Samsung bulb on my front porch. So much for that...now I am reminded of a favorite joke: Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but it takes a long time - and the bulb really has to want to change.
146538
Beats me, but they're not much brighter than the 40W-equivalent version. They are some of the nicest LED bulbs I've used though. I use a cool white one in the fridge -- it is instant-on, like an incandescent, unlike other LED bulbs I've tried in there.Note about dimming: They don't dim at the same pace as incandescents in the same fixture. In fact, they don't seem to dim at all.
840360
Yes, CFL works, but I don't like the "warm up" time it takes them to hit their stated lumen output. The unit clearly states the maximum watts the unit can handle - which is pretty high.Like a previous responder, I switched over to led's. More expensive, of course.
1575927
I have energy saving cfl but the light blinks most if the time. Dimmer does not work well
236170
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.
2069408
Dimable CFL might work, or if at least one standard bulb is in the circuit it might also work
1381711
Yes, I have 4 rooms with CFL bulbs no issues for 5 years, the slide switch is just for fan speed. Only had one switch burn out as mentioned by another poster.
816266
New CFLs turn on within a second with no noticeable warm-up period. Rest at times it depends on the ambient temperature. In my case, it achieve its full brightness in almost no time.
1712620
yes it should work well especially is the bulbs are standard bulbs. The only small issue I have found Is when using on a CFL bulb when you turn the switch completely off the light will still occasionally flicker at a very low light. It is not a huge issue. When using standard bulbs this is not a problem.
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.
1525539
Yes, the LED type lights will not only turn on and off, but will also dim just like incandescent bulbs. Florescent bulbs will turn on and off, but usually will not function with the dim settings and many can actually be damaged via dimming.
277775
This depends on the bulb, not on the fixture. This Sunlite fixture is a "fully enclosed fixture," so theoretically you should only use bulbs in it that do not say "not for use in fully enclosed fixtures." I don't know much about CFLs, but with LED lamps the problem is that the the bulb itself cannot handle the heat generated and trapped within the globe. There are plenty of LED lamps that are appropriate for use in enclosed fixtures like this, but they tend to be significantly more expensive than standard LEDs. That said, I am currently using some colored LED bulbs in these fixtures that are NOT rated for fully enclosed fixtures, and so far I have not had a problem. Only time will tell if their life will be diminished, but as I understand it, in the case of LEDs, the danger is to the bulb, not to you or your environment, so you could just try standard LEDs.
139616
It will do fine with a cfl. Make sure you are using cfls in rooms that typically are lit for 30 minutes at a time and not areas that are quick on and off like a bathroom. Otherwise you will shorten life of bulb and receive no energy savings.
1644071
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.
1536333
Well CFL would be if you're using compact fluorescent bulbs, and INC would be if you're using normal incandescent light bulbs. So switch it on whatever type of light bulbs you're using.