can i use led lights instead of cfl?
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You might be interested in these little beauties:Bonlux Studio Light Bulb 20w LED Daylight Balanced Bulb with 5500k Color Temperature for Photography and Video Studio LightingThey're LED "bulbs" designed to fill a studio's existing sockets, but they output about ~300W Incandescent equivalent each. They're cylindrically shaped so they give off light in the same pattern as a CFL; I've got 4 of em personally, and they give off remarkably little heat.I should probably point out that LED panels are better lumen-per-dollar if you go with them from the start. But the Bonlux bulbs are perfect for maximizing existing fixtures. You might be interested in these little beauties:Bonlux Studio Light Bulb 20w LED Daylight Balanced Bulb with 5500k Color Temperature for Photography and Video Studio LightingThey're LED "bulbs" designed to fill a studio's existing sockets, but they output about ~300W Incandescent equivalent each. They're cylindrically shaped so they give off light in the same pattern as a CFL; I've got 4 of em personally, and they give off remarkably little heat.I should probably point out that LED panels are... » Read More You might be interested in these little beauties:Bonlux Studio Light Bulb 20w LED Daylight Balanced Bulb with 5500k Color Temperature for Photography and Video Studio LightingThey're LED "bulbs" designed to fill a studio's existing sockets, but they output about ~300W Incandescent equivalent each. They're cylindrically shaped so they give off light in the same pattern as a CFL; I've got 4 of em personally, and they give off remarkably little heat.I should probably point out that LED panels are better lumen-per-dollar if you go with them from the start. But the Bonlux bulbs are perfect for maximizing existing fixtures. « Show Less
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Right now, no. LEDs are not bright enough. Eventually, in a few years, when they got brighter, then you will.
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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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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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You can use standard incandescent bulbs. I use this with recessed lighting in my dining room. You CAN use the DIMMABLE CFL bulbs with these, (have tried it) though I don't really like them. I haven't tried the dimmable LED bulbs yet, but that's next on my list. I don't see why you couldn't though. The key word here is to make sure they're dimmable. Just make sure you don't exceed the rated wattage.
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Typically you can always use a dimmer on a halogen bulb. Not on CFL bulbs. This plugs into the wall, so if you add a dimmer it should work fine.
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Yes. CFL and LED bulbs can requie different switches. Yes. The switches can be used for three way and four way.
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I believe I have CFL bulbs in it as I use them throughout the house except where I have changed to LED.
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I don't know if CFL would handle this type, since it doesn't just cut on and off, the lights brighten and dim with my incandescent bulbs in it. It isn't marked as CFL compatible.
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Yes, I'm using it with a CFL right now. I would assume it would be fine with an LED as well.
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You can use almost any type or size bulb including floodlight or incandescent type and sized LED. This dimmer is designed for use with LED and compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL). It is only the wattage that is important. Do not exceed 150 Watts for LED type bulbs and 600 Watt CFLs. Most LED lights are rated 10 Watts or less and CFLs are under 20 Watts typically. You should be able to use almost any type bulb that fits your light fixture. I hope that helps.
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CFLS have come a long way and are more compact and better looking than previously used. I would think that as long as wattage rated for lamp holder is not exceeded AND LED lamp fits in housing, should be able to use. You could check directly with Hunter.We have this fan and light kit installed in our screen porch, since we needed an outdoor rated assembly and light is used intermittently but works great. One thing about this, light comes on quickly (not like some old CFLS), even when is cold out there.
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You can use a larger LED or CFL bulb. You just can not exceed the total lamp wattage of 150 watts. So if you added 2 Philips 100 watt EQUIVALENT LED bulbs it would be fine because the bulbs do not actually use 150 watts of power. Your only limitation is the size of the bulb.
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I would say no with one exception. CFL and LED bulbs are still rated in terms of the wattage an incandescent bulb with the same lumens (brightness) rating would consume. So, for example, a 5000K, 1500 lumems CFL bulb would draw 32 to 35 watts, well under 60 watts, even though it is consider equivalent to a 100 watt incandescent. I've used such CFLs with no problems.
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Yes, we use CFL's in both of ours. We just have to click the switch twice, instead of once, to turn on the lamp. We really like the lamps.
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You should be able to. They even kinda work with CFLs; although I don't recommend it.
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I use all five that I installed with decorative incandescent light bulbs. Any LED bulbs that are also dimmable would work. I think you will have a problem IF you try to use CFL (florescent) bulbs because these lights dim by cutting voltage.
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I would assume so. It just provides power to your fixture, so if your fixture can do CFL, then you should be fine.
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Yes, you can use regular/standard bulbs, CFL, or LED bulbs used in most household applications.
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Yes, assuming you use lamps which are dimmable. some LED's and CFL's are not dimmable. Check the package.