Can this be used when the existing recessed light is a CFL with a ballast?
761823
Not sure I understand the question. The wiring adapter screws into the existing bulb socket and then you can connect it to your new lighting fixture. Everything is 120 Volts.
577832
The light plugs into ballast not into the wall outlet. If you purchase the proper bsllast, it will fit perfectly.
1562335
I see no reason why you cannot use a cfl bulb. Just make sure the wattage is no more than 40.
2009348
Yes the bulb can be used in recessed fixtures where the fixture allows for sufficient heat dissipation and airflow (just the same as for a standard 60W incandescent bulb), and is rated for an A21 bulb size. See http://store.lifx.co/pages/e26-27-edison-a21-info-sheet for the exact dimensions.
887878
Yes . This switch works great ! I use it with a 13 watt CFL . I highly recommend it.
2115202
Sorry Robert, I don't know about a ballast. Purchased the extra bulb from Amazon, have not encountered the ballast issue. Good luck.
526897
This ballast could be made to work with wiring modification for power and adapters for the headlamp bulbs you have. Definitely not "plug and play".
1857681
Yes. It acts as an on/off switch so even non-dimmable bulbs will work. I have two controlling CFLs non problem, and will eventually replace them with LEDs when the time comes.
1621341
Yes this fixture will accept CFL bulbs with a medium base, but you may not like how it looks since the glass is clear. I would suggest using a clear incandescent bulb and put a dimmer on the switch to saving electricity.
1754449
The CFL/LED designation means it will work with low watt lamps, regardless of the lamp base. There should be no problems.
111585
Yes, you should be able to. The sticker on the lamp says "100 watt maximum". I have a 13w CFL bulb in mine, and it works just fine.
891548
Any fluorescent light fixture will work on these bulbs. You have to modify the fixture to direct route the line power directly into the end connections, by-passing the ballast. This is very easy to do and only takes a few minutes. I am sure they make fixtures without the balasts for these lamps, and if you are starting from scratch I would expect these to be cheaper than fluorescent lamp fixtures, maybe a little harder to find. I was retrofitting and replacing fluorescent bulbs with LED bulbs, so this conversion meant I did not have to buy new fixtures.
128971
You do have to rewire your fixtures and remove the ballast. Is that what you're asking? There's instructions that come with the bulb.
955535
Yes you can. However, you I reconmend not using CFL bulbs because they contain Mercury inside. Use LED bulbs even though they cost a lot more--they will last 10 times or more longer. Hope this helps
272569
im sure you could but then thats kind of a waste cause if your not using a 400w ballast then the red and the blues are not correct for the bulb
2073152
Yes, you can use CFLs. I put small flood bulb in mine to use as a task light. Works and looks great.
1780624
I have wondered the same thing. I have not tried it because I dont want to waste money on bulbs that dont function with this light. Having worked with lighting extensively through out the years i dont think it will work., the ballast probably wont light them and if it does they may not light fully. If any one else tries it please let the rest know. Sorry this wasn't much help