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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 -



OK.............YOU ASKED FOR IT.....................




Dimmable CFL Standard CFL Incan CFL Dimmer
yes no yes Normal Dimmer most no
yes 1990's Dimmer most no yes 1980's
Dimmer most no yes



1940's to 1960's variac type dimmer
Dimmable CFL.....most very
smooth Standard CFL... sometimes, partially Incandescant....yes
always they still die young.

HOWEVER........I go to Lightfair every year ( in USA) and
ALL of the dimmable fluorescent screw in units are
CRAP.................PERIOD........
they may work ok for a short while........but after less
then 6 mnths they ALL fail in one fashion or
another........dead, flickering, flashing.
We have purchased 9 brands (6 each) @ Lightfair AND THE
SAME BRAND / MODLE DIMMER they were demo d on to put
into no-charge limited testing at several small
restaurants locally....
average 12 hrs / day JUNK.............and just try to
get a store / manufacturer to warranty more then one or
two...........
ps.............one dimmable CFL on one incandescant
dimmer will last longer then multiple units as when they
switch on/off (dimming) this screws with the dimmer....or
add a single 60-100 watt incandescant lamp in with
multiple DCFLS and the results are
better....................AND YOU THOUGHT WE WERE
DONE.................Diversafied Components makes (made)
a NEON dimmer 3 wire goesinter, goesouter and a
neutral...........I had the best luck with an old one of
these.....................till the dimmer failed Hot to
Neut.
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/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/
_/ No Good Deed -
Goes Unpunished

Boy, you can sure get a lot of things wrong. My experience is just the
opposite of yours.

Ive been in business 30 yrs with NO problems........if you wish to be an
idiot go ahead.....oh yeah, just what is your profession? plumber?