will this bulb work with a dimmer?
1248274
It's fluorescent so my assumption is no. Fluorescents and voltage changes generally don't get along as I understand it. I'm no electrician though...
1248275
The two previous responses are only partially correct ... they can be controlled by a dimmer IF you have a rapid start ballast, and more specifically an electronic ballast that is designed to work with a dimmer. Do not use a standard light dimmer ... use one that is made to work in concert with fluorescent. Not doing that will wear the Circlines out at best and start a fire at the worst ... be careful.
1765629
If you use an incandescent bulb, I don't see why you couldn't use a dimmer switch. I don't know how a CFL or LED bulb would work with a dimmer. We really have enjoyed our light. Very pleased with it.
2122408
I would guess that it is also dependent o n the dimmer itself. There could be interaction with certain brands.I have used this bulb with a Lutron dimmer and works perfectly.
1798593
Yes, the fixture will work with a dimmer switch. You will have to make sure that you match the dimmer switch with the type of bulb you are using. Make sure the bulb is dimmable and the switch is designed for the type of bulb...incandescent, CFL, LED.
1450579
Yes this dimmer switch will work well. Pay strict attention to how you remove and be sure you replace the same direction you took it out.
1303771
Yes. I installed one with mine and it works great. Make sure dimmer switch is compatible with LED lamps.
101160
Not according to my electrician, at least not with the LED fixtures that I purchased to use with these switches. I had to use 'conventional' dimmer switches, which worked fine.
1198278
Not sure. I'm sure that depends upon the bulb you use. A dimmed switch should be able to dim most any fixture...
1616700
The on off portion should work. But I'm not sure about the dimming feature with that bulb. Sorry. Not 100%
1787172
!i Yes the dimmer will work, but you have to check the LED bulbs carefully. I have found dimmable bulbs like the CREE line of LEDs to work just fine. Other "dimmable LEDs" have not worked very well. Some Phillips and FEIT bulbs would blink rapidly or hum loudly.
161726
It should work with dimmable led bulbs since any dimmer switch works by reducing the voltage to the bulb reguardless of the type of bulb. You can turn off the bulb with a press of the button but dimming the bulb requires you to hold the button in.
787990
Hey Big Hank. To be honest I don't know the answer to that question. I'd "assume" you cant as I haven't had experience with many smart bulbs that work with dimmers. Well not unless you spend a good amount of money on them. These are fairly in-expensive in the grand scheme of bulbs. If you give it a whirl please let me know.
935542
Your dimmer switch doesn't have to be compatible, the light bulb does. It will say LED dimmable in description
380716
No, it's not dimmable and should not use with dimmers otherwise will damage the bulb.
1651960
It doesn't work with dimmers but it's easy to look for replacement bulbs. I purchased mine here (I swear it works really great; bright and durable): Triangle Bulbs T50026 - FML27/65K, 27 Watt, 6500K Natural Daylight, 4-pin GX10q-4 Base, FML Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb
1720289
I did not have it installed with a dimmer but given my experience with this type of bulb I do believe it will work.
12867
I am posting what my husband said as he installed he dimmer. It depends on the "kit" and the light bulbs used. I noticed some LED bulbs (or those "curly" bulbs) do not work with dimmers.