Re: Insteon and dimmable CF bulbs

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

I think this is more a function of the CFL design than it is of the dimmer.
Any dimmable CFL rated to work with "incandescent only" dimmers should be OK
with these switches.

SmartHome does not allow its dealers to sell at discount so you are unlikely
to find much variation in pricing. For example, AutomatedOutlet.com sells it
for the same price as SmartHome.

http://www.automatedoutlet.com/product.php?productid=715&cat=0&page=1

Martin Custer at AutomatedOutlet would probably be willing to test the bulbs
you plan to use with these switches.

If you do go this way I'm sure a lot of people here would like to know how
well it works out.

"Manny Bhuta" <Testing@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Is it possible to use dimmable CF bulbs with Insteon wall switch 2476D.  The
>bulbs I am considering are:
>http://www.nolico.com/saveenergy/dimmable_lamps.htm#Items
>I have tried Philips dimmable CF bulbs with X10 lamp module and that works fine.
>I talked to  Smarthome and the technician was not sure.  He plans to check this
>out but I do not know when he will get around to it.  I know that I can use
>2476S.  It would be nice not to lose dimming feature.
>
>I will be buying about 30-40 of these switches.  Is there a source with good
>prices?
>
>Thanks for any information.