Can I use energy-saving bulbs with dimmers?
31 December 2014, 07:08 PM
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Can I use energy-saving bulbs with dimmers?
I've just changed the bulb in my kids room to an energy saving one, but they have a dimmer fitted.
It doesn't dim, which is fine, but is it still safe?
I'm assuming the lower power isn't going to be a risk, but I wanted to ask.
Anyone know?
It doesn't dim, which is fine, but is it still safe?
I'm assuming the lower power isn't going to be a risk, but I wanted to ask.
Anyone know?
31 December 2014, 07:47 PM
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I seem to remember that dimmers work by rather crudely turning the power off a back on again - but very quickly
And this is incompatible with the way energy savers work - not sure on the safety aspect though
And this is incompatible with the way energy savers work - not sure on the safety aspect though
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it is safe, nothing will happen.
but is it a halogen or led power saver?
If it is just one bulb and you want it to dim, you need to get either a compatible dimmer or a bulb. either are readily available.
but if you have a chandelier full of LED's, then you can just replace one of the bulbs with a regular bulb and it will allow to dim all of the chandelier as it works kind of like a capacitor.
There is a video on photonicinduction's youtube channel on how to cheese all of this marketing. (actually one of the few educative non-destructive videos on that channel)
but is it a halogen or led power saver?
If it is just one bulb and you want it to dim, you need to get either a compatible dimmer or a bulb. either are readily available.
but if you have a chandelier full of LED's, then you can just replace one of the bulbs with a regular bulb and it will allow to dim all of the chandelier as it works kind of like a capacitor.
There is a video on photonicinduction's youtube channel on how to cheese all of this marketing. (actually one of the few educative non-destructive videos on that channel)
01 January 2015, 11:17 AM
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I use dimable LED's in just about every room. It's important to install a low load dimmer switch (0-120 watt etc) for them or the bulbs may flicker and or the dimmer may buzz.
Auraglow sell a 10w LED light that can be dimmed by a remote control. It can also be set to glow any colour. Perfect for a kids room.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AURAGLOW-R...item2c6ef6a1e2
Auraglow sell a 10w LED light that can be dimmed by a remote control. It can also be set to glow any colour. Perfect for a kids room.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AURAGLOW-R...item2c6ef6a1e2
01 January 2015, 09:07 PM
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it is safe, nothing will happen.
but is it a halogen or led power saver?
If it is just one bulb and you want it to dim, you need to get either a compatible dimmer or a bulb. either are readily available.
but if you have a chandelier full of LED's, then you can just replace one of the bulbs with a regular bulb and it will allow to dim all of the chandelier as it works kind of like a capacitor.
There is a video on photonicinduction's youtube channel on how to cheese all of this marketing. (actually one of the few educative non-destructive videos on that channel)
but is it a halogen or led power saver?
If it is just one bulb and you want it to dim, you need to get either a compatible dimmer or a bulb. either are readily available.
but if you have a chandelier full of LED's, then you can just replace one of the bulbs with a regular bulb and it will allow to dim all of the chandelier as it works kind of like a capacitor.
There is a video on photonicinduction's youtube channel on how to cheese all of this marketing. (actually one of the few educative non-destructive videos on that channel)
Cheers all
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