JANA wrote:
A dimmer will not save very much in power consumption. When the lamp is
dimmed, it is less efficient. Its heater resistance will go down a little,
thus it will not draw much less current in relation to the loss of light
output.

What you should really be going for, is to use a smaller wattage bulb, or
get rid of the dimmer and use a compact fluorescent lamp. These lamps are
about 85% efficient, and will consume much less power. It is not recommended
to use a dimmer on a compact fluorescent lamp, unless it is a model that is
designed to do so. If you try it on a dimmer and it is not rated, there is a
chance that both the dimmer and the lamp will be damaged.

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JANA
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"taxpayer" wrote in message



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Hi Brains, a question is there any saving on energy by using a dimmer ?
Thankx

I have used the dimmer type fluorescent lamps. Very nice. Too bad they
don't have more on the market, as such, they are expensive. Payed about
$20 for one at The Home Depot, then I could not find them there. It
also was a very nice color. I use vertually all fluorescent
lamps when I can. Leave one on outside all day long. The 5 pack for $10
at The Home Depot lamps are very nice. I had installed halogen recessed
kitchen lamps in previous home. They were too bright for normal
viewing, so a dimmer was mandatory, and they do save money and heat.
Now the thing I want to know, is how the two fluorescent lamps differ
in circuitry, and how that can cost $18.

greg