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Compact florescent do not dim. They are all or nothing. You can use them where you have a dimmer switch. They will come on from about half way to full on. Dimmer switches don't like them and the switch will burn out faster.

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Does a dimmer switch save electricity?

Yes, dimmer switches can save electricity by reducing the amount of power used to light a room. By adjusting the level of light output, dimmer switches help to regulate energy consumption and lower electricity bills.


Why do dimmer lights not dim?

probably you have wired it wrong so look at the wiring diagram that is supplied with the dimmer switch and make sure your wiring matches................or..............................you have a energy saving bulb connected whih do not like to dim they will flicker


Do dimmer switches save energy?

no i think the same amount of power is needed to push through the variable resistor in the dimmer switch coil.


What is the function of dimmer?

Dimmers are the devices used for controlling the intensity of electric current.We can increase or decrease the RMS voltage.A dimmer switch will let you change between brighter or darker BY:Chaudhary Hashaam Asif


Can you use a dimmer switch with A19 incandescent bulbs?

Be it a tungsten or LED A19 bulb, both are usable with a dimmer switch. However LED bulbs require special dimmers to work correctly. Normal dimmers, those used for regular tungsten (incandescent) bulbs, use the resistive load of the bulb to allow dimming. Most LED bulbs require other methods to dim the bulb. One stop gap fix to use a regular dimmer is to add a small wattage bulb to the LED bulb circuit. That adds a resistive load to fool the older dimmer. The best option for dimmable LEDs is to ensure you have a dimmer that specifically states it works with dimmable LEDs.

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Can a dimmer switch help reduce the use of energy in a home?

No. this is because a dimmer switch increases resistance to produce less light. in other words, the dimmer switch converts the electrical energy into other forms such as heat by increasing resistance and is thus not saving energy, but wasting it.


Does a dimmer switch save electricity?

Yes, dimmer switches can save electricity by reducing the amount of power used to light a room. By adjusting the level of light output, dimmer switches help to regulate energy consumption and lower electricity bills.


How does a dimmer switch save electricity?

A dimmer switch saves electricity by reducing the amount of power flowing to a light fixture, which lowers the brightness of the light. This means less energy is used to produce the same amount of light, resulting in energy savings.


Why do dimmer lights not dim?

probably you have wired it wrong so look at the wiring diagram that is supplied with the dimmer switch and make sure your wiring matches................or..............................you have a energy saving bulb connected whih do not like to dim they will flicker


Do dimmer switches save energy?

no i think the same amount of power is needed to push through the variable resistor in the dimmer switch coil.


What piece of electrical apparatus is used to change the brightness of a light bulb?

That is called a rheostat or a dimmer.


What is the function of dimmer?

Dimmers are the devices used for controlling the intensity of electric current.We can increase or decrease the RMS voltage.A dimmer switch will let you change between brighter or darker BY:Chaudhary Hashaam Asif


Can you use a dimmer switch with A19 incandescent bulbs?

Be it a tungsten or LED A19 bulb, both are usable with a dimmer switch. However LED bulbs require special dimmers to work correctly. Normal dimmers, those used for regular tungsten (incandescent) bulbs, use the resistive load of the bulb to allow dimming. Most LED bulbs require other methods to dim the bulb. One stop gap fix to use a regular dimmer is to add a small wattage bulb to the LED bulb circuit. That adds a resistive load to fool the older dimmer. The best option for dimmable LEDs is to ensure you have a dimmer that specifically states it works with dimmable LEDs.


Will it damage a compact fluorescent bulb if one has a dimmer switch but keeps the dimmer set as high as possible?

Fluorescent bulbs can't be dimmed. It takes a certain amount of electricity to get them to come on. Probably about half way on the switch. As long as it has that much it should light. The switch however doesn't like it and will burn out quicker than with regular bulbs. The bulb doesn't care, it is either lit or not. Thanks. I just went ahead and installed a standard light switch. Everything is working fine and energy efficient. ~ CheeseKing


What affects brightness of bulb?

The brightness of a bulb is primarily affected by its wattage, which determines the amount of energy it consumes. Additionally, the type of bulb used (incandescent, LED, fluorescent) and its design (filament size, lumens output) can also impact the brightness. The surrounding environment, such as the presence of dimmer switches or lamp shades, can further influence the perceived brightness of a bulb.


Can a dimmer be used with the 120 volt lighting fixture with a 230 volt bulb?

Yes, but a fact has to be taken into account that when a 230 volt rated bulb is used on a 120 volt system the wattage output is half of what the 230 volt bulb is rated at when it operates on 230 volt. So the dimmer will only be used to control half of the bulbs wattage which could bring the bulb down to a dull glow in full dimming position.


Why does your dimmer switch burn out when one of your bulbs blow?

Dimmers are rated to handle upto x amount of watts (x can vary) When one of your bulbs blows if the amount of watts used by the bulb during its blowout exceeds the amount of watts your dimmer is rated for it is possible the dimmer burns out. While this may be theoretically true, when the dimmer is rated for 600 watts and a 50-watt bulb blows and so, the dimmer, this doesn't explain why. No bulb blows out at, say 500 watts. Any other answers? Feel free to wipe out mine and the one above if you know the real answer.