Part 2: Going Green With Dimmers
If you’re ready to start looking at greener technologies,
your main options are fluorescent and LED bulbs. Both types of bulbs have
retrofit options that allow you to swap them out directly with an incandescent
bulb.
If your lamp or fixture is currently being used with a
dimmer, keep it in mind while selecting your new bulb. Most fluorescent bulbs
are not dimmable, and those that are require a special dimmer switch. If you
use a non-dimmable fluorescent with the wrong dimmer, you could start a fire.
You can read more about that here.
LED bulbs will be labelled as either dimmable or non-dimmable. If your
bulb is not compatible with your dimmer it may flicker, strobe, buzz, or hum.
Turn it off right away to avoid damaging the bulb! If your bulb is labelled as
dimmable, consult its dimmer compatibility list (most likely found online) and
replace your dimmer with a model that has been tested by the manufacturer.
Next time, we’ll discuss the aspects of fluorescent and LED
bulbs that will help you decide which is right for you if you don’t need to
consider a dimmer.
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