COMPATABILITY...WITH CFL OR INCANDESANT?
1831583
The instruction sheet says, "Tungsten (Incandescent) 15 Amp @ 120VAC," and "Ballast (fluorescent) 8 Amp at 120 VAC"
1831584
Mine are hooked up to outside lighting with CFL bulbs. Doesn't seem to make any diiference.
229641
Yes it will work with both. However the cfl even if outdoor rated will take time to reach full brightness
1496737
yes works great with cfl, i have had a couple connected now for almost 2 years and havent lost the first bulb or eye,, i get the 42 watt cfl equal to a 200watt regular bulb,, gives off great light
381989
This switch is NOT recommended for CFL/LEDs. I have tested with both and experienced early failures (including a failure of the electronics on one of the switches.) It's a shame because it's a great switch with the IR feature, and Lutron does have an entire line of CFL/LED certified switches, they've just failed to update this product to the 21st Century.
1754449
The CFL/LED designation means it will work with low watt lamps, regardless of the lamp base. There should be no problems.
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.
1047611
It's working great for me with 3 9.5-watt Cree dimmable LEDs. It definitely won't work with CFL's unless they are specifically dimmable CFL's, and probably not even then.
2060784
I have not tried on CFL's only in use on chandelier lights with 25-60W candelabra standard bulbs.
459796
It works with any CFL bulb with a standard thread http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P29K1S/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 is what I have in mine over some seedlings right now
576691
So far I have had no issues using both regular incandescents as well as CFLs with it.
840362
CFL will work but takes a few minutes to warm up and light to max capacity. I heard in very cold weather areas, CFL may not be able to light to its max lighting power at all. Also heard that the constant off and on again would shorten the life span of a CFL. So I exchanged them to regular incandescent flood light bulbs but go with the "energy savers" ones where a 75W would output equivalent to a 90W as example.
943831
I would check the Lutron website, they have a long list of dimmable CFLs and LEDs that are fully compatible with this dimmer. The customer support line is also very helpful.
1990373
Yes, CFL bulbs can be used but note it comes with candelabra bulb fittings.
341089
Sorry I returned this lamp due to shipping damage, but if memory serves me yes you can use a smaller CFL bulb in this fixture equivalent to a 100 watt incandescent. Hope this helps out!
646254
I use the dimmers with LED lights, but according to the manufacturer, they're supposed to work with CFLs as well.
1564952
I think it should, I have it working with both cfl and LEDs. No problem so far.
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