I see "incandescent" is referred to in on line manual, but if LED can be used instead, we won't have to stock up on incandescents. Will this work?
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We suggest you go by the manual as sometimes you can do something different and it will not work at all.
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You can use either. I am actually using a 60W equivalent LED bulb and it's the best that worked for me in terms of lighting and durability. Been using it for years now and nothing has changed with the quality. Here's it: Triangle Bulbs T95121-6 (6 pack) - LED Dimmable 60 Watt Equivalent Warm White A19 Light Bulbs, 6 pack
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why does this answer say these are LED when the description says incandescent?
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I did not try it with LED, just incandescent. Sorry wish I could help you. I do know that Lutron does address it on their website, something about the right switch for those bulbs.
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The answer is simple...current LED "bulbs" are not available higher than 75 or 100 incandescent watts (9 to 17 LED watts). The CFLs that come with the kit (45 CFL Watts) are equivalent to roughly 250 incandescent watts (though some sites claim 170). So physically...yes...realistically no due to lack of brightness.As a side note...I'm never sure why people answer these questions with "I don't know" or "Not sure...I don't own this"
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Yes, CFL works, but I don't like the "warm up" time it takes them to hit their stated lumen output. The unit clearly states the maximum watts the unit can handle - which is pretty high.Like a previous responder, I switched over to led's. More expensive, of course.
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I am not sure. JMK's review of Nov. 25, 2013 mentions using led's. I use cfl's.
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According to the instructions it uses a normal incandescent bulb. However, I've never tried an LED bulb though. It might...
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It doesn't really matter, why are you asking since the LED needs no servicing and Cree LEDs are now only a slight bit higher efficiency, not enough to matter on a value priced light.
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Yes, the LED or CFL bulb must have the same screw in socket and be rated for the same voltage, i.e. the LED bulb must be designed to replace an incandescent, like the LED bulbs at Home depot are. IMHO, the LEDs work better, as they are a little smaller and fit better behind the lens. BTW, the fresnel lens on the Progress Lighting lamp is a wonder - I have two of these and wish I had more. Lighthouses use fresnel lenses. Congrats on a good purchase.
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You are correct that many LED lights are sadly lacking lumen specs. I don't nomally buy ones without lumen specs unless I don't have much choice for my application and then I cross my fingers or check a lot of reviews. High powered CREE LED's are more expensive than piling in a bunch of lower output cheap ones. Pick your price point and good luck finding lumen ratings.
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I am using the previously installed dimmers meant to work with incandescent bulbs. The dimming range of LED bulbs is not as extensive as when using incandescent bulbs.
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You can use regular Incandescent bulbs, but over time the heat will adversely affect the plastic for that reason so I recommend LED. The bulb holder is positioned such that the bulb is pointed to one side so use an omni-directional LED for better light distribution.
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We just used a CFL bulb. Not sure about LED. Our experience with LED has been mixed. No savings if it poops out a little after purchase.
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I checked with my husband, and he said you could only use led if it has a standard light bulb screw in. I used the curly looking light bulbs, which say 825 lumens on them. Hope this helps!
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One should be able to use LED lighting as long as the bulbs are DIMMABLE. Most LED bulbs are not. Dimmable LED's are usually more expensive . It should say right on the packaging whether they are or not . If you use non Dimmable LED's the lights will just turn on or off.
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Only use CFL (curly Q bulbs) that are designated as "dimmable". LED and standard incandescent bulbs should work fine.