Wow; I had no idea that using a CFL on a circuit with a dimmer switch was dangerous. I'm bumping this thread for others' benefit. The lamp store guy promised me this was the case, but I just had to try it. I returned them. Are they damaged? They seem to work well, but radiate most of their light upward away from the base. Whether this works for you depends on how you use the particular fixture. Making the LED more efficient. Also it lasts 5 times as long with no mercury content, making it better for the environment.
Taylor sells LED's I'll bet. Better check whether that LED "equivalent" actually produces the same lumen output as the 40w incandescent it allegedly replaces. As in the early days of CFs, LED retrofits are usually blatantly and unethically overrated for their equivalence to incandescent bulbs.
When the actual lumen output is considered, I have yet to see a commercially available LED retrofit that exceeds the best compact fluorescents in efficacy.
Many of the cheap ones are far worse than CF. Some can't even meet CA Title 24 efficacy requirements. That said, to be fair, LED retrofits in recessed cans produce more apparent output than their lumen rating would suggest, because they radiate light in only one direction.
Thus no light is lost in the can's relatively inefficient reflector. I have not tried to measure whether this makes up for their lower efficacy, however. Saltcedar's comments about the degradation in light output or failure rate are worth paying attention to. Because LED retrofits are relatively expensive to manufacture, and consumers are pretty darn resistant to high prices, many of the producers usually based in China cut corners ferociously.
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Home Decor. Holiday Decor. Christmas Trees. While most LED bulbs are now dimmable , not all of them are and not all of them dim in the same manner Since LEDs consume such a low wattage, many types of dimmers do not function with LED in the same way that they do with high wattage load incandescents.
Similarly, which light bulbs are dimmable? The most common bulbs that can be dimmed are: Fluorescent light bulbs. LED light bulbs. Incandescent and halogen light bulbs. If you try to dim a standard CFL , the bulb will flash, flicker or go out.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association warns that dimming standard CFLs will greatly shorten bulb life and may damage the dimmer switch. Any incandescent light bulb is dimmable , and can be used in any socket with the proper voltage. Perhaps you are referring to a dimmable LED bulb. Yes, it is safe if it's the proper voltage. But even a dimmable bulb may not work right if you use it with the wrong kind of dimmer.
A: No. The majority of CFL bulbs sold today are not dimmable. What happens if you put a non dimmable LED bulb in a dimmer? If your flickering lights are a result of a serious problem, do not attempt to repair it yourself. If the voltage readings are in this range under each condition, especially with the motor running, the alternator is working properly. The headlights getting brighter with increased rpm could indicate that your battery is starting to get one or more weak cells.
Sometimes lights flicker and dim because of a loose bulb or a loose connection in the fixture. Lights in an entire room can flicker for the same reason that they go dim. They're on the same circuit as a large appliance, and the extra power drawn by the appliance when it cycles on causes voltage fluctuations. Most residential LED light bulbs are dimmable , but some are not.
This means that LED bulbs are incredibly energy efficient. Dimming LED lamps can save energy and changes the visual appearance and mood of your space. You can use a dimmable LED lamp in a non - dimmable circuit. You should NOT use a non - dimmable lamp in a dimmable circuit as it may cause damage to the lamp and or circuit.
Dimmed lights mean a reduction in energy consumption and the best part is that you can use dimmable LED lamps within a non - dimmable circuit. It should be noted that non - dimmable lamps are not designed to work in a dimmable circuit as both lamp and circuit may get damaged. Do CFL bulbs dim? Category: automotive motorcycles. A: No. The majority of CFL bulbs sold today are not dimmable. Dimmable CFL bulbs are available, and they can be dimmed down to about 20 percent of full light output without problems.
These bulbs come in packaging that states their compatibility with dimmers. Because dimming CFL bulbs are designed to work with dimmer switches, they will not harm the bulb or the dimmer switch.
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