Re: Strange problem with X10 wall switch

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Try using the GLobe brand CFLs.  They have a dimmable CFL (for lamp
modules).  Globe's regular CFLs work great with appliance modules.

Jeff

> I have a decora style wall switch that controls two fluorescent lights.  I do
> not recall the model number but I do remember that I bought it about 11 years
> ago from Smarthome.  I use KR19A remote controller and TM751 transceiver to
> control the  two fixtures of with two 4 foot tubes.  This set up has worked
> flawlessly for over 10 years.  But, last week I replaced the fixtures with
> ordinary ceiling light fixtures.  Now, if I put Commercial Electric (from Home
> Depot) compact fluorescent bulbs in both fixtures, KR19A does not work.  If I
> replace one Commercial Electric bulb with either a Philips CF bulb or an
> incandescent bulb, KR19A works fine.  Wall switch works in all cases.  I would
> like to use CF bulbs but the Philips CF bulb is too big to fit inside the glass
> globe of the fixture.  Is there any explanation for this strange behavior?
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> Manny Bhuta
> Randolph, NJ USA
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