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ps56k typed:
hi -
Just happen to stumble cross a webpage
discussing CFLs and dimmers... -
but still confused
http://www.dimmablecfls.com/index.html

We have been gradually replacing bulbs with CFLs around
our house. There are a couple situations still to be
addressed - dimmable lamps -
I have seen a few "dimmable CFLs" on the market
vs the racks of "standard CFLs"

#1 - what is internally different, that makes them
dimmable ?
#2 - noticed the hardware stores have "CFL dimmers"
along with "normal dimmers"
again - what's different between
these two different labelled dimmers ?

Does a CFL dimmer - dim a normal CFL,
or require a dimmable CFL ?

It might help to have a mtarix -
and maybe explain any technical differences,
unless it's just "marketing" to this new area.....

tnx for any info & education -

Dimmable CFL Standard CFL Incan CFL Dimmer
Y/N ? Y/N ? Y/N ? Normal Dimmer Y/N ?
Y/N ? Y/N ? 1990's Dimmer Y/N ? Y/N ? Y/N ?
1980's Dimmer Y/N ? Y/N ? Y/N ?

Lots of info on the 'net -- try looking it up yourself. Have you even tried?