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Is there a dimmable CFL bulb that can be used with an electronic dimmer?
Compact fluorescent bulbs used to be all or nothing. They couldn't be dimmed. Most cfl lamps (bulbs) are this kind. However, special cfl bulbs are now being marketed, at a higher price, that can be dimmed by a normal dimmer switch previously used for incandescent bulbs. However, not all dimmer switches work with these newer dimmable cfl lamps.
What happens if you use dimmable CFL bulbs on non dimmer switches?
Nothing . . . obviously.
Can you use a 12 volt dimmer switch for a 240 volt ceiling rose?
No, the voltage rating of the switch is too low.
How much voltage does a cfl use in a day?
it uses about 50v
Why do halogen bulbs flicker on a dimmer?
because of voltage
How many CFL bulbs can you use on a single pole dimmer?
The number of CFL bulbs that can be used on a single pole dimmer depends on the wattage of the bulbs and the maximum load capacity of the dimmer. Each dimmer has a specified maximum load capacity, usually measured in watts, which indicates the total wattage it can handle. To determine how many CFL bulbs can be used, divide the dimmer's maximum load capacity by the wattage of the CFL bulbs being used. Make sure not to exceed the dimmer's maximum load capacity to avoid potential overheating and damage.
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dimmer switch dimmer switch
What is a dimmer?
A dimmer reduces the voltage to a light so that the current is reduced, which causes the bulb to have a reduced lumen output.
Can you put a dimmer switch on compact fluorescent light bulbs?
I have but if dimmer is on low the light fixture sometimes "hums", can be anoying It also shortens the bulb life, significantly in some cases. But their are also CFL bulbs built to be used with a dimmer switch that avoid these problems.Another AnswerYou should only use CFLs specifically-designed to be used with dimmers in circuits controlled by dimmer switches. There is a proven danger of fire hazard when ordinary CFLs are controlled by dimmer switches and, so, this should NEVER be done.
What is the definition of a dimmer switch?
A switch that regulates voltage to something.
What kind of light switch do you need for a room with Halo 4 low voltage halogen light fixtures that you want to be able to dim?
Use a standard incandescent dimmer
Can you put an AC dimmer switch on a low voltage 12 volt halogen light fixture?
Although a dimmer can be designed for 12 v halogen lamps it is more common for dimmers to work on higher voltages. Dimmers have to work into a resistive load so it is not usually possible to place the dimmer on the high-voltage side of the 12 v transformer that comes with the lights.
