The item description says this will work with incandescent OR halogen lamps, but the photo of the unit states "Incandescent Lamp Only." Which is true?
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I'm sorry, but my only experience was with incandescent, so I know nothing about whether it possible to use with Halogen.
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The answer is that a halogen lamp IS incandescent in that the light is produced by current flowing through a filament which is heated to a high temperature. The difference is that 'halogen' lamps operate at a higher temperature and have an internal atmosphere of a halogen gas (normally iodine or bromine or a combination) which allow the lamp's envelope to remain clear rather than being clouded by evaporated metal from the filament while regular 'incandescent' lamps have a semi-vacuum/inert atmosphere. Electrically the two lamps are identical.
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I am successfully using the item in question to power indandescent bulbs and it works fine. I suspect it would work well with halogen bulbs too but have no personal experinece with halogens. Do not try to use compact fluorescents which are designed to operate at steady full power in the most completely uninterrupted fashion possible. The Hemco device is a power regulating device. It will destroy CFBs or self destruct.
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I have only used the Hemco control with incandescent bulbs, but here is a item I found related to possible issues when using halogen bulbs: ( http://www.teklight.com/faq_s.html ) Will dimming switches work with a halogen light bulb? Yes, conventional incandescent dimmers will work to dim halogen lamps. However, the effectiveness of the halogen cycle to keep the lamp walls clean and give longer life may well be affected. This cycle depends upon correct lamp operating temperatures, which of course will be changed when the lamp is dimmed. Therefore, using a dimmer may not extend the life of your halogen lamp as much as a dimmer typically extends the life of a standard incandescent lamp. The halogen lamp is designed to prevent the tungsten from depositing on the inside of the bulb wall and darkening it. Because the halogen action stops working when the bulb wall temperature falls below 260 degrees Centigrade, which may happen when the dimmer lowers the voltage, the halogen lamp blackens and its life is not prolonged as much as an incandescent lamp on a dimmer. Eventually a severely dimmed halogen lamp can become blackened and fail. The wall blackening can be partially reversed if the halogen lamp is operated at full power, non-dimmed, periodically to allow the halogen cycle to remove some of the deposited tungsten.
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This model uses a pair of 13-watt T2 GU24 CFL bulbs. They are included in the package. Mary is confusing this with the Nuvo 60/2936 (ASIN B002VB5696) - the identical fixture, but set up for incandescent bulbs. I recommend the 60/2936 for the typical bath installation because CFLs fail too quickly when turned on and off frequently, as happens in the typical bathroom. I use bulbs similar to these, but in a 40 watt version (the halogen 40w lasts longer and gives MORE light than the old 60w bulbs do): http://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-16778-60-Watt-Halogen/dp/B000UVQV98/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384185715&sr=8-1&keywords=t10+halogen Finally, from Danusia's description of her fixture, it is obvious that she received a returned and repackaged item. It is not typical of the product. Go ahead and order these and judge for yourself.
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Yes it will work with an incandescent bulb since it is only a trim piece to cover up the recessed can light that holds the bulb. The only thing is that the trim piece does not have a reflector so you need to get a floodlight bulb that will direct all the light down. A regular incandescent bulb will throw light also to the side but it will be wasted light since most of it will not be reflected down.
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http://www.lutron.com/en-US/Education-Training/Pages/LCE/DimmingBasics.aspxAccording to this, an incandescent dimmer should work with halogen as well, but your results may vary.
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I've only used them with incandescent bulbs so can't really answer that. You may try asking the manufacturer of the unit, or else just expect to use the older bulbs. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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We used a clf compact fluoresent but any standard screw base normal size 120 volt .lamp should work. That would include incandescents.
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I did not use the unit with a dimmer, but it is listed as dimmable with a standard dimmer. I would just be sure you meet the minimum load the unit requires and that the lamps are listed.
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No this does not work well with CFL, only incandescent lamps. Tried it once, when I first received the unit, it flickers continuously, meaning, not compatible. Hope this helps!
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No it does not work with LED bulbs. I have one LED and one incandescent on the same fixture - this is the only way I got this to work
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I haven't tried that. The lamp I used it on had one 25w small base incandescent bulb. Good question. I'll have to look into it.
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My honest answer is I don't know if it works or if it's safe. If it were me I'd try it. The switch is so low priced I'd try it just to find out. The previous answers are certainly correct; the switch is intended for halogen bulbs ONLY. In my amateur opinion, if you use the switch for any unintended purposes - such as non-halogen incandescent bulbs, you are on your own my friend; you will void any warranties for intended use. Don't blame me or the vendor if your house burns down.
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The TG 603PH works with incandescent lights and the one you mentioned TGCL 153 appears to work with CFL (florescent) and LED (light emitting diode) lights. Read the descriptions carefully as to which light they are designed to dim and what you have in your house.
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This one should work with LED bulbs. I installed with CFL bulbs and standard bulbs and it worked fine.
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This model is only supposed to work with incandescent bulbs. Mine worked fine for two years with two 14W CFLs but then stopped turning the lights on. Do not buy this model is you plan on using it with CFL or LED, buy the ST01 instead.
2001103
Correct, no Dimmer just on/off and a dimmer will not work with incandescent light, but with this it will!
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I use this switch on a pair of 150 watt halogen flood lights, see the switch specs below - 50 watt will work just fine. Halogen comes under the official designation of incandescent.Wall Switch (WE-001); On/Off function on devices up to 1000WWorks with incandescent, fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps
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in says right in the description " Compatible with incandescent bulbs only."