Re: Fluorescent lght

[Gerald <not.valid@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:58:25 +0000, Tim Dolan wrote:

> Can I control one 27 watt fluorescent bulb with regular
> two pin plug in appliance module?

You can. *BUT* unless you get into the module and disable local current
sensing (used for local control) you will have "bleed through flicker".

It's a very dim flicker. I'm using one for my doorbell annunciator in a
lamp with an off-white shade and I can't see the flicker with all other
lights off.

It may reduce the life of the CFL. I've only had mine on the appliance
module for about 6 months so I don't know about that yet.


> Also, what will be my options when the fluorescents that
> look like regular bulbs are dimmable?

I don't have a clue. Haven't tried dimmable CFLs yet.

Gerald

--
If you need to email me directly use: junkmail sysmatrix
Put the appropriate symbol in there and end it with a fish catcher.