Anyone tried this with dimmable CFL or LED? Just wondering if it works with dimmable CFL or dimmable LEDs?
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i had a Utilitech 15watt bulb for almost a year in it and it just died. i just started researching about why and i have a feeling this model isn't rated for CFLs since they have their own CFL specific dimmers. i'm not finding anywhere with a list of approved CFL bulbs for it either.
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In my experience this will not work with LEDs. The on/off switch works fine. We tried these with Cree recessed lighting and it failed completely. We also tried adding dimmable LED bulbs to a chandelier and it would not work.
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I have reg. bulbs with a dimmer on my lamp. My electrician said I would need a different dimmer switch to use with LED bulbs.
249323
Most any dimmer will "work" with a dimmable bulb, but the low priced dimmers don't dim as well. Not a smooth transition, flickering, etc.
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Haven't tried a dimmable CFL, BUT works great with the dimmable 13.5 watt LED bulb I installed. (Bulb used is by FEIT Electric and comparable to a 60 w incadescent). No noise. Dims at any level perfectly. It's a 3-bulb fixture.
438189
It will work woith both CFL and LED ... Presently is turning on 5 23 watt CFL and 1 18 watt LED. It's been a great product and keeps setting with power outages.
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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.
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I have used the 2457D2 with incandescent and LED bulbs certified to be dimmable. I do not used CFL and have not tested them nor have I used the 2457D2 with the Insteon bulb.
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This switch works with a fluorescent overhead light fixture that uses a balast (i.e. four ft fluorescent ceiling fixture in a garage or laundry room)I expect it will not work for CFL bulb that is not designed for use with dimmers.
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Dimmable LED bulbs work fine with this switch. Dimmable CFL bulbs are always problematic and often more expensive than Lumen-comperable LED. As mentioned previously, the 13.5 FEIT LED bulbs work especially well, and are featured at C*STCO at a good price.
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The dimmer will not work with standard CFL's. You can try a dimmable CFL, but I've found them to be rather erratic. Or just stick with an incandescent bulb. Good luck.
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I have it connected to incandescent lights, but I think the ability of the LED to dim is on the bulb manufacturer not the dimmer. You must look for damnable LED bulbs.
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The package says that it works on "dimmable LEDs/CFLs & all halogens/incandescents". I dunno about LEDs/CFLs/halogens but it will do regular old 60 to 250 watt bulbs no problem, which keeps your old bulbs working longer so don't need to buy those new spendy ones.
635403
What type of bulb are you using? The lamp works best with regular incandescent or the newest dimmable LED bulbs. CFL's are not compatible with this lamp
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Typically you can always use a dimmer on a halogen bulb. Not on CFL bulbs. This plugs into the wall, so if you add a dimmer it should work fine.
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I am using LED bulbs and am dimming them with the switch. So far, no problems and is working fine...make sure the bulbs state they are, in fact, dimmable.
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I use the dimmers with LED lights, but according to the manufacturer, they're supposed to work with CFLs as well.