CF Dimming

Not just any CF can be used with a dimmer.  It has to do with the ballast (transformer) inside the bulb.  You have to buy CFs that are specifically made for dimmers, which still tend to be quiet a bit more costly than incandescent bulbs at this point.  The dimming technology is also fairly new with compact fluorscents so may be a little buggy.  (DH is electrician)

• hey, does anyone know if those new little swirly - light bulbs are dimmable?
  • CF Dimming - BadRabbit
  • We have a dimmer switch in our kitchen - - NYMT
  • They are but in a different way than you're probably - used to seeing them... see link
  • Do you mean 3-way lamps? No, the swirly bulbs don't work. I tried. nm - MT and worn out
    • 3-way lights - grannyt
      • my Home Depot has 'em. no message inside. - anon

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