A standard cfl bulb can t be used in a dimmable fixture.
Cfl bulb dimming.
There are two types of dimmable cfl on the market.
What about dimming a cfl bulb.
The feit electric bpesl13t gu24 2 hdrp 60 watt twist gu24 base the feit electric bpesl13t gu24 2 hdrp 60 watt twist gu24 base cfl 2700k soft white is non dimmable and will replace a 60 watt equivalent incandescent bulb.
Screw in compact fluorescent lamps cfls and screw in light emitting diode bulbs leds are a great energy saving alternative to incandescent or halogen light sources.
However dimming them may be difficult.
To use a cfl bulb on a dimmer switch you must have a cfl bulb that s specifically made to work with dimmers and dimmer switches.
Dimming saves energy while setting the right light level to improve mood and ambiance.
Additional energy savings can be achieved by dimming but the electronic ballast required to control the lamp has a higher cost and is difficult to design.
Philips 13 watt equivalent cflni 4 pin g24q 1 cfl light bulb cool.
Standard dimmable cfls and switch dimmable cfls.
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Cfl or compact fluorescent light bulbs are commonly found in most homes today.
The packaging for standard cfl bulbs warns against using the bulb with a dimmer.
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If you try to dim a standard cfl the bulb will flash.
Pick from led light bulbs halogen light bulbs compact fluorescent cfl screw in light bulbs compact fluorescent cfl plug in light bulbs miniature light bulbs and specialty light bulbs.
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Several manufacturers such as ge make a dimming compact fluorescent light bulb.
It produces a similar light output of 900 lumens uses 13 watt of electricity and up to 78 less energy than a standard incandescent light bulb.