Dimmers and Light Bulbs?

Question

Is it possible to use the Skylark ECO Dimmer with Energy Star Fluorescent bulbs? Or do I need to use Incandescent bulbs with all dimmers?

Is there a specific dimmer I can use with the new fluorescent bulbs?

Answer 1

They do make Fluorescent bulbs that work with dimmers:

Dimmable CFLs

Fixtures or lamps with dimmer switches require the use of dimmable CFLs. Not all CFLs are dimmable so check the packaging to make sure it is. Dimmable CFLs work differently than incandescent bulbs. Incandescents dim smoothly from 100% of their light output to no output and their light color changes from a bright white to a warmer yellow. Dimmable CFLs maintain light color more consistently and dim to 10%–40% of its original brightness. Dimmable bulbs typically come in Soft White color temperature.

here is a link with some examples of dimmable CFLs:

http://www.thegreenguide.com/blog/freshf...

Answer 2

Florescent bulbs operate on a voltage that maintains the current through the gas,if a dimmer is used the voltage drops to where the current is not maintained and the light goes out.

Answer 3

You need to use incandesence bulbs.