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What lasts longer a dimmed light or a fully powered light?

The mechanism that fails in an incandescent lights is the filament. It degrades over time because of current flow. Hence, you would expect the dimmed light (less current) to last longer. This would not necessarily be true for other types of lights.


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.


Does a 3 Halogen bathroom light use less electricity when dimmed?

Yes, dimming a halogen light can reduce electricity consumption because less power is needed to produce the lower light output. By lowering the brightness of the 3 halogen bulbs in your bathroom light, you can save energy and reduce electricity costs.


Can you put fluorescent tubes on a dimmer switch?

Yes, as long as it is just incandescent bulb lighting connected to the track. If there is a transformer between the voltage source from the track and the light bulb (e.g. low voltage quartz bulbs) then these fixtures can not be dimmed.


Why do halogen bulbs flicker on a dimmer?

Halogen bulbs flicker on a dimmer because dimmer switches are designed for use with incandescent bulbs, not halogen bulbs. The electrical properties of halogen bulbs, such as their lower resistance when dimmed, can cause flickering when used with dimmer switches not specifically designed for them. Upgrading to a dimmer switch that is compatible with halogen bulbs can help eliminate the flickering.