Re: X10 dimmer modules and CF lamps

["BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are specific CFL's that are dimmable and that feature will be on
the package.  However, if you use small CFL's outside you shouldn't need
to dim them and could use the Relay wall switches.

 Joerg wrote:
> Question: I read in one of Jeff Volp's posts that he uses a CF lamp on
> an X10 lamp module (living room?). We have a lot of outdoor flood
> lights that I'd love to convert to CFL. However, many of those are
> controlled by dimmer modules which I suppose are fairly similar to
> lamp modules.
> What is the worst case scenario that could happen if someone would
> accidentally dim them? I have tried it on a normal dimmer and it just
> became erratic. But not all CF lamps are the same, so I was wondering.