Thread: CFL in Garage Door Opener
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Default CFL in Garage Door Opener
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I tried to replace the two 60W incandescent bulbs with two 13W CFL
bulbs in the garage door opener. They didn't light. Anyone know
why? The CFL bulbs work in other fixtures. I guess the most energy
efficient solution would be to manually open the garage door.
Hi,
They are very slow in cold temp. At least in my garage they do work but
to get full brightness it takes at least a minute or so. My garage is
insulated but not heated. I understand there are fl. made for cold
environment.
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