anyone used this with CFL bulbs? Do they flicker any? That is so annoying.
1147976
Yes I did run CFL bulbs with it. About 12 all at once and there was no "flicker". I had run them with a modified sinewave inverter and it was really bad. This will work for you.
1147977
Didn't use it on CFL's, but ours lasted a total 6 months when only used about three times then failed (In our RV). Voltages shot up to about 160 volts. Tried to contact company and found technical support and return calls to be non-existent. Wound up throwing it in the garbage and buying a real inverter.
1147978
It is pure sine wave tech. so they should be the same as utility power. The one I have does not do a very good job of regulating voltage though with loads above 700 watts. It will take a dip of up to 30 volts depending on the load and then come back to normal voltage. Good heavy cables were use too.
1147979
I have had mine for about six months or so. It runs CFL bulbs, microwave, my small fridge, 42" TV, DVD player, desktop computer, just fine. I run it 24/7 with no problems yet. I figure I can by a lot of these for the high price of one good one, so I took a chance and so far it hasn't let me down.
967479
Mine does not flicker when either raising or lowering the light level on any setting. Based on this limited data I would conclude that flickering is not normal. LOL, I say that because given a choice between not flickering or flickering, NOT flickering seems to be more reassuring (normal)! Have you contacted the manufacturer?
1166612
Mine just started buzzing. I have cfl's in my ceiling fan. I turn them off and the buzzing stopped. I just don't know why it just started to do this at this time because I've had this setup for almost a year now. Oh well, thanks to everyone who contributed.
967477
I have 2 of these lights and have had no flicker. Have you tried a different power source? You should email customer service.
988501
It does not work well. They do dim, but not as low as an incandescent. They do flicker if you use only LED bulbs. I had to do the same thing you wrote. I use one incandescent with the LEDs to keep them from flickering. Grrr!
2117399
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.
436616
Hi Judy...i can't explain why it flickers. Mine flickered - or I should say the light screwed into it - in the twilight period before sunrise and sunset. Once it became totally dark or light, the flickering would stop. If your flickering continues during complete light or darkness then something is wrong with the unit if you had no problem with a standard bulb. I switched to an LED bulb with a built in dusk to dawn sensor and have not had any flickering issue.
522301
Being in a ceiling fan fixture shouldn't have any bearing on ghosting with these, Mine have never exhibited a ghosting effect. Generally CFLs are more known for that due to the phosphorescence coating inside the glass. I use my LEDs in track-light cans in my kitchen and am very happy with them. I've also got one in my son's bedroom lamp and one in my front porch light.
1642738
I was being driven mad by my lights flickering. I used fluorescent bulbs. Apparently, that's a no-no, per the company website. http://www.intermatic.com/en/Products/Timers/InWallTimers/Electronic_Timers/EJ500.aspx It specifically says "Controls incandescent lighting." Lesson learned.
1659599
I have two and have not noticed any flickers. I use the on a dimmer and they are great.
1152122
Yes, works great with CFL, which are what I'm using. I believe it shouldn't be a problem with LEDs as well. This switch is not a dimmer, it is 100% on or 100% off on a timer. My understanding is that some CFL and LED bulbs can not be dimmed which would be a problem if one were to use them on a dimmer switch.
787991
I've discarded the packaging but I believe these are not dimmable CFLs...very few are and when they do offer this feature, they tend to make a big deal about the feature and cost a lot more. Sorry I can't help any better.
646254
I use the dimmers with LED lights, but according to the manufacturer, they're supposed to work with CFLs as well.
381991
This is not a good dimmer for CFL's at all. Its great for regulars, and halogens. I tried using it on all of the above. I'm actually looking for one that is rated for CFLs. Don't get me wrong, the dimmer itself is great for other bulbs. Just not the squiggly ones!
778247
Yes i been useing cfls in one of mine for about a year, but in cold weather it takes a few minutes to warm up to full brightness, i could not stand using cfls in the house so i am using them in my heath/zenith.
459669
The min/max wattage comment (by Scott) is spot on. My fixture had 3 dimmable LEDs and I had flickering. I swapped out one LED bulb for an incandescent to get above the min wattage. All flickering is gone. dimming works as expected.
698969
The dimmer will not work with standard CFL's. You can try a dimmable CFL, but I've found them to be rather erratic. Or just stick with an incandescent bulb. Good luck.