Does it work with fluorescent lighting?
1397441
It's just an on off switch, of course it works with fluorescent lighting...
2043442
Yes, it should, as long as the power supply is rated for 120 Volts/60 Hertz. This occupancy sensor has a relay switch which completely turns off the power in the off state. Unlike electronic switches, there is no leaking current that could cause fluorescent or LED lights to light up dimly.
1232302
I have compact fluorescent bulbs plugged into mine and it works just fine. I imagine LEDs would work with it as well (as long as they aren't the type of fixture that you have to touch/tap to turn on).
441424
Yes it will function with LED lighting. Florescent lighting is incompatible because of the sequence which starts the florescent bulb. If the circuit has extremely low total wattage (for a LED bulb) you may notice the bulbs slightly glow in a fully darkened room. This is normal and is caused by the electricity which is flowing thru the circuit to operate the motion sensing feature. (in a standard florescent bulb arrangement you would see the end of the bulbs continually attempt to light causing the ballast to fail in a very short time, thus the florescent bulbs are not compatible.)
170795
Haven't tried them with LED lights. I couldn't get them to work with compact fluorescent lamps,
1752222
I have it turning on 6 LED lights in series... as for fluorescents... I would have to say yes because you are not dimming the lights. It should work for any type of light.
1744599
If the new type of lightbulb (coil type) is considered fluorescent, then the answer is yes. I use 8 of those types of bulbs that are controlled by this unit.
795418
This device works with light fixtures that can be dimmed. This includes incandescent bulbs and certain LED bulbs that are OK'd for dimming. Compact Fluorescent bulbs usually can not be dimmed. The device will supply up to 300 Watts of power. I would check with the manufacturer of your lamp to see if it can be safely dimmed, and verify that the wattage required doesn't exceed 300 W. For an inexpensive fix, you can pick up a flood light and a clamp on lamp housing at a hardware store for ~ $5 until you can sort out a permanent solution. Waking up with dawn emulation is a must this time of year! This device works with light fixtures that can be dimmed. This includes incandescent bulbs and certain LED bulbs that are OK'd for dimming. Compact Fluorescent bulbs usually can not be dimmed. The device will supply up to 300 Watts of power. I would check with the manufacturer of your lamp to see if it can be safely dimmed, and verify that the wattage required doesn't exceed 300 W. For an inexpensive fix, you can pick up a flood light and a clamp on lamp housing at a hardware store for ~ $5 until you can sort out a permanent solution. Waking up with dawn emulation is a must this time of year!
1752225
Yes, this sensor will work with LED, CFL, and fluorescent bulbs because it uses a built-in mechanical relay to turn on the bulb. The relay makes it act like a regular switch as far as the bulb is concerned.
1931665
Yes. Works with up to 150 Watts of most dimmable CFL/LED bulbs or 600 Watts of Incandescent/Halogen bulbs.
1299433
I believe so. I am using it for CFL (fluorescent) lights. Since this is not a dimmer, it works fine with non-dimmable lights. It is especially handy when you use the companion switch that lets you add other switches with no wiring. I control 2 outside floods with these switches in a closet where I was able to get to the wiring, and placed companion switches in the kitchen. Looks like a normal rocker switch (sort of) but needed no wiring in the walls in the kitchen. A little expensive, but great for adding switches. Hope that helps. -Herschel
1668953
Yes, it works with fluorescent blubs in a vertical lamp. It would not work in a hang down type lamp.
165239
I am using it on a kitchen light that has 4 small incandescent candelabra style bulbs. Works great on those. If your using incandescent bulbs and their not over-sized, it should be okay. I don't know if it would work on fluorescent type lighting.
1699292
The instructions that come with it don't indicate if it works with fluorescent lights but I have used it with my fluorescent shop lights that have 4 foot tubes and it works fine. So my answer would be yes. It also has a replaceable fuse if you overload it. I have been happy with mine.
1562883
I tried it with the fluorescent type of bulb and they flickered. It did work with an incandescent flood, but I wanted something that used less energy. So, I removed it and it is sitting in a box until I can figure out what I want to do with it--give it away or use it.
2229006
Yes.. this is a standard CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) but way over priced. Try Home Depot or Loews!
2222530
This item works well on any bulb with a flat and smooth face. It will not work on some fluorescents I have which have a slightly rippled face. Hope this Helps.