What if I only need to dim a 25W Quartz Halogen bulb? Can't I just use a normal rheostat for under $20 like the Lutron sold here on Amazon?
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you should be able to use a cheaper dimmer for a quartz halogen, where this dimmer shines is with L.E.D. lights. they are notoriously hard to dim without getting a flicker.
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Responses always appreciated. Since you were obligated to buy this as per the high wattage lamp, would you say you, at least, got your money's worth?
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I'm not sure. I bought mine for a floor lamp with a heavy-duty bulb. Sorry I could not be more specific in my reply.
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We used the Lutron Maestro dimmer for LEDs. Works perfectly. I would imagine there are other options, too. Lutron MACL-153M-WH Maestro 150-Watt Multi-Location CFL/LED Digital Dimmer
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Not for me, if you are asking about the Phillips LED light bulb with the yellow "glass." I have six of them, none buzzes or vibrates when dimmed to any level of illumination. However, minimum illumination (maximum dimness) is not as dim as that given by a tungsten or halogen bulb.
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I used this bulb in a regular table lamp with a standard socket, and the lamp cord plugged in to a Lutron table lamp dimmer cord. It dims great and in the full range of light (from say 5% dim to 100% full brightness) this bulb does not colour-shift (doesn't go blu-ish white like some LED bulbs do).
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Yes and no, the bulb is included. It is a non-dimmable CFL with a GU24 mount. But, you can find replacement CFL's and LED's with this mount which are dimmable. Oh, and btw, you CAN use non-dimmable CFL's with a rheostat, but you just have to make sure the switch is always fully on. In other words, you can't dim the light. If the bulb is flickering, that is probably because the switch is dimmed.
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Definitely use the 26W unit. You may experience poor dimming operation at only half rated load on the 48W unit. I am using the 26W unit with only 10-12W load and it only dims to about 25% on a regular dimmer.
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You are not supposed to dim any CFLs that I know of. That's one advantage of LEDS. However, I have dimmed CFLs in the past, maybe I was just lucky but nothing happened other than they got dim. I try to avoid it though.
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I used an electronic dimmer switch and it works like a charm I got mine at Ace Hardware for less than $20. Remember you are controlling the power to the Ballast not the Lamp
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This excellent lamp has a single, 27-Watt, florescent bulb. These bulbs cannot be used with dimmer switches, so there is no "Dimmed" option. If dimming the light is of real necessity, a sleeve made from a pants-leg can be slid over the Lamp Head, exposing only the amount of light that's desired. Good Luck !!
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Lutron is probably the best in the business. Costly compared to this brand, but very high quality, and great customer service. Available locally at bigbox home improvement stores in case you're in a hurry; although I hope you're NOT in a hurry since it's been 2 years since you posted your question! XD
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I realized that actually this is not the switch to use for LED (or CCFL) light bulbs. The light will not turn on fully nor will it turn off fully either -- the light just stays on continuously but dimmer. And the "on" setting is not as bright either. I used the Intermatic ST01 timer switch instead, which is an astronomic timer plus is designed for low wattage lights like LEDs, which works great with it.
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http://www.lutron.com/en-US/Education-Training/Pages/LCE/DimmingBasics.aspx According to this, an incandescent dimmer should work with halogen as well, but your results may vary.
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Well, I am using the existing dimmer, which is in a bathroom, controlling 4 of these Ultra LED14W bulbs. The 4 bulbs used to be 60W incandescent. It works well, but you cannot dim the light too much before it starts flickering. You can dim it maybe 40%, but beyod that, the LED lights start to flicker.
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I installed a Leviton 6674-P0W SureSlide Universal 150-Watt LED dimmer in the wall box.Very nice control of 6 LED ceiling lights w/o any buzzing and/or flickering - so far!!Only $18 from Amazon.
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I have installed several of these Lutron Dimmer switches around my home. The setting you're trying to install is very much like what I have done in my place. Actually, I even have a room with 6 12V Halogen bulbs (each with its own mini transformer) and it works pretty well. Make sure you get your polarity right at the moment of connecting your wiring to the switch because they are as good as delicate. Other than that, they work just fine.
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I have in my lamp only the bulbs Park-Madison suggests. I agree it does seem dim,however, I err on the safety side. Enjoy your purchase. It is a sturdy lamp!
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I think I installed one of these: Lutron, Diva, C*L Dimmers for Dimmable CFL & LED Bulbs, DVCL-153P-WH. It is very quiet, but not completely silent.