Can I use this safely with a three way light bulb?
1571836
Yes. As long as it is a regular incandescent three way bulb (not CFL or LED) the dimmer will "see" it as an ordinary bulb. For example if you have a 50-100-150 three way on the highest setting it will behave exactly the same as a regular 150 watt bulb.
1571837
Yes. I'm using one (American de Rosa brand) with a three way incandescent right now. Since higher wattage incandescent bulbs are banned, I buy three way bulbs, that so far I think are still available. Frequently one or two of the brightness levels will burn out, leaving only one. Incandescent lighting is healthy! Dimmers like this will not work with leds nor compact fluorescents. Nasty things, CFLs.
356967
I think not, but the following link appears to do just that. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mogul-Three-Way-Light-Bulb-Adapter-3-way-Mogul-to-3-way-standard-base-/280757869689
71640
No, a 3-way bulb will make no difference. I believe you can use a regular 100-watt bulb. I have 75 in mine.
685658
No. As with most compact fluorescent bulbs you can't use on a dimmer or 3-way fixture
20057
I don't see why not. I have a 100w in mine and it is fine. I needed more brightness in the room I put it in so wanted it to be able to accommodate a higher wattage. They do not recommend a three way bulb however.
1259442
I would guess not. Three way switches use a third connector for a traveler wire. I don't believe this unit has that feature.
1249315
It appears from other comments that is the case, but I have not used 3-way bulbs in either, yet! Otherwise, this kit works well. I redid two lamps by myself!
617189
I never tried them with a three-way bulb, but if you buy a three-way bulb, to my knowledge, it should work in any lamp. Hope this was helpful.
2208422
I put it in a 3 way lamp fixture (it doesn't work as a 3 way bulb) and it works fine, no problems. As far as safety, from what I know, there shouldn't be an issue because of the way LED operates on electricity using a micro-chip. It doesn't require ballast or dimmable ballast to regulate the flow of electricity to the lamp (bulb).
724183
no i wouldn't do that if i were you. each socket is basically a completely separate lamp with it's own plug. they don't share any components. having one side on or off does not effect the other side either way. don't do more than 100 watt per side, it could be a fire hazard. i have also read that you shouldn't use ceramic heat emitters with this lamp, only regular heat bulbs and uv bulbs.
1793598
It takes up to a 100w incandescent or 23w cfl bulb. It's a chain pull so it will NOT accept a 3 way bulb.
1574317
Yes. The entire circuit will act like a three-way light switch. Although I've found that the wired switch is fairly sensitive. Sometimes just nudging without actually switching it will turn the light on or off.
453008
Not on this swithck if you have a 3 way bulb. If you put a basic bulb in, you will just have to turn the swith more to get it to turn on then off.
1892490
My lamps work for the 3 way lighting. I used the bulbs as specified and they work. Your bulb or lamp may be damaged. If the lamps are, try exchanging.
2011615
We use a incandescent 3 way bulb. I would think any conventional bulb should work. The lamp is a good value and exactly what we wanted. As some reviews state the glass is a light, transparent amber in color, not clear as appears in the picture
2273550
Yes you should be able to use a 3 way, but I never tried. This turns a normal lamp into a dimmable lamp. I have several and LOVE them. Even the fact that you can place the control where you want it make a difference. No more reaching up into the lamp to turn it on.
1039384
You appear to have a three way bulb. This in not designed for a three way bulb. It is for an halogen "pencil" bulb.