Comments on: Compact Florescent Lightbulbs: A Fun Video http://www.hometips4women.com/compact-florescent-lightbulbs-a-fun-video Home Tips For Women Home Owners Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:19:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: tinagleisner http://www.hometips4women.com/compact-florescent-lightbulbs-a-fun-video#comment-63 tinagleisner Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:53:57 +0000 http://hometipsandtools.com/?p=3495#comment-63 Lani, You are correct that regular CFLs do not last long with dimmer switches, and the bulb's warranty is voided if you use with a dimmer. Some manufacturers like GE make a special "dimming CFL" specially designed to work with dimming switches. Check the package label to find the correct CFL to buy, i.e. GE's Longlife Plus Soft White Energy Saving Bulb. PS Further reading indicates there are more than 40 CFLs on the market that will work with dimmer switches but you still want to check & make sure you're buying the right kind. Lani, You are correct that regular CFLs do not last long with dimmer switches, and the bulb’s warranty is voided if you use with a dimmer. Some manufacturers like GE make a special “dimming CFL” specially designed to work with dimming switches. Check the package label to find the correct CFL to buy, i.e. GE’s Longlife Plus Soft White Energy Saving Bulb.

PS Further reading indicates there are more than 40 CFLs on the market that will work with dimmer switches but you still want to check & make sure you’re buying the right kind.

]]> By: Lani http://www.hometips4women.com/compact-florescent-lightbulbs-a-fun-video#comment-61 Lani Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:09:17 +0000 http://hometipsandtools.com/?p=3495#comment-61 I read that CFLs do not work (they burn out immediately) with dimmers. My exterior light fixtures contain dimmers -- the light is usually dim, but becomes bright when motion is detected. What is a person to use in a fixture with a dimmer once incandescent bulbs are phased out? I read that CFLs do not work (they burn out immediately) with dimmers. My exterior light fixtures contain dimmers — the light is usually dim, but becomes bright when motion is detected. What is a person to use in a fixture with a dimmer once incandescent bulbs are phased out?

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