Energy Saving Bulbs

[MoxieMouse]

I was just wondering if a dim switch can be used on energy saving bulbs?

Thanks for any help

MoxieMouse

[Jeff Wisnia]

If by "energy saving bulbs" you mean compact flourescents ("CF" bulbs), yes there are ones labeled for use with dimmers, others won't.

Jeff

[MoxieMouse]

Yes, thats what I was actually meaning, Thanks Jeff for the info...

Rob

[David Efflandt]

There are some 3-way CF bulbs for 3-way table lamps, but I have never noticed ones that would work with a dimmer, since I believe they are either on or off and the ballast may not work properly at lower voltage (the 3-ways have 2 different elements at different wattage).

[Don Klipstein]

Philips makes a 23 watt dimmable one. See if you can still find it at Sears or Home Depot. Otherwise, last time I checked, bulbs.com sold Philips products.

- Don Klipstein ( [e-mail])