Re: X10 with Compact Fluorescent Lights

["Chuck" <someone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't have any data on this, but I seem to remember that dimming a CFL
bulb not designed for dimming can be a fire hazard.


<jr10-@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.62.0507071110340.4145@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> The topic of CFLs with X10 has been discussed before, but here is some of
> my current experience with them.
>
> I have had a good experience with the 'Globe-Electric' brand of Compact
> Flourescent Lights with X10 lamp modules or appliance modules.
>
> Globe-Electric has a model 07307 CFL that is compatible with Dimmers, and
> X10 lamp and appliance modules (no cutting of diodes required).
>
> Also, about two months ago I picked up a standard 4 pack of Globe-electric
> 23W CFLs (model 48526) that do say 'not for use with dimmers' on them from
> a local retailer (the are carried by many companies such as Walmart in
> Canada).  I accidently tried one with a lamp module.  It worked just as
> well as their dimmable version.
>
> I have found that both the 07307 and 48526 units work fine, as does
> dimming, and X10 noise does not appear to be a problem.  I have not run
> the 48526 models really long (only a few weeks now), but they do work, are
> dimmable, don't seem to put out enough noise in the X10 frequency space
> (around 121khz) to cause any grief, and don't require modifications with
> both the appliance modules or lamp modules.  The local control feature
> also works with them, and they don't flicker when off like some versions.
>
> I thought I would pass along my info and see if others have tried them and
> if they have had any luck.
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
>