can I use this switch with a reg 60 watt light bulb not led
1597344
No... this switch can't be wired inline to control a 60 watt bulb on household 110v circuits.
1597345
You will need to use a relay in order to do something like that. The switch alone cannot handle that much current, it is meant for very low voltage situations, or use with a relay switch.
1597346
Those are 12 volt lights. you can't use 60 watts you can find the 12 volts at a camping store.walmart or camping world.
857185
Yes. It is just a socket extender. This will work with any bulb and or light switch options.
1534914
Yes, if the switch has the correct current rating. I use mine on the 750 watt setting only. Just be sure you have a switch that can handle the load you use.
1684632
Namely's comments made me reply that this switch is NOT being used with a CFL! It is a ceiling mount light fixturewith regular 40 watt bulbs.
7478
Not necessarily. I used this with 4 LED spotlight bulbs that I found on eBay for a few bucks a piece.The switch did not know how to handle the bulbs. The scenes wouldnt work. I was able to schedule the bulbs to turn on, but not turn off.I called SmartHome and they said LEDs are not compatible with this switch unless, of course, they are Insteon LED bulbs
174443
yes.....as long as it is a regular on/off switch. Dimmer switches are tricky. They must be approved to use with a specific type of LED approved by the LED's manufacturer
96975
I don't see why not since it's just a standard light socket. But I would still use one of those energy saving bulbs that has the equivalent brightness of a 100 watt incandescent bulb. For example, I'm using a 20 watt LUMAcoil bulb which is equivalent to a 75watt incandescent bulb.
781642
I don't see why not. It's basically an on-off switch. I'm using mine with a CFL with no problem (except I don't like the CFL's brightness or warm-up time). But the fixture works just fine in turning the lights on and off. I'm sure it will work equally well with an LED bulb (which is what I'm gong to do myself next time a bulb needs to be changed).
101159
Yes it should, as long as the bulb is dimmable and I believe there is a wattage minimum for the switch to work. So you may need multiple LEDs tied into the switch. Like how a bathroom light has multiple bulbs. (Not sure what the minimum wattage per switch is, I've read it somewhere but haven't ran into that problem as I only use halogen bulbs so far).
945875
No, if u put a higher wattage bulb in the lamp, the wires might overheat and catch on fire. The 60 watt max is for protection of the wiring.
639428
Switch has an 1800 watt maximum load recommendation. Should work as long as you do not exceed that.
431137
I wouldn't suggest doing this as a 60w bulb can get quite hot. I'm sure there's another product that's designed to do what you're looking for, and this is not it.
1078565
Our unit is meant for 40w bulb. You can use CFL equivalent to a 40w reg. bulb.
1292858
It has the requirements right on the fixture. Use A type bulb (this is just a "normal" sized light bulb and you can't exceed 60 watts. I used 40 watt bulbs and they are very bright. You don't buy dimmable bulbs - the dimmer is controlled by the switch you install in the wall - any bulb will dim if you have a dinner switch installed.
2042120
Not if you use a switch with sufficient amp rating.watts divided by volts=ampsI assumed these were 100 watt bulbs (suckers are bright!). Divided by 12 volts gives you a minimum amp rating of 8.5.I got a 25 amp toggle switch online for under $5.
1032306
The switch doesn't state amp rating. States min 40 W Max 500 W. Will not work with LED bulbs.
810560
Hi Brad, sure should work seamless for the 60 W LED. In general, I would always stay ca. 30% below the max. Watts given by the manufacturers of such devices because of temperature issues. Other than that, I use this one for one year now without any problem. Hope this helps. Best regards Patric