In addition to table lamps and wall sconces that provide ambient and accent lighting, one of the most typical light fixture used with a dimming system would be the 6" recessed can light often found in entry ways or any general lighting application.
By switching to CFL or LED, you will find a large reduction in your electrical bill while still getting the amount of light that you need. We're also seeing customers using these dimmers for track lighting. Where desirable ambient light levels are needed but where a dimmed light setting is also desirable. In either case, you will save energy which means saving money off your electric bill. When people think about dimming, they usually think about traditional incandescent or halogen light bulbs, but did you know that you can now create that same look with added energy savings by using compact fluorescent lights CFL.
CFL technology has improved dramatically and there are now many dimmable options available. When compared to incandescent lighting, these last longer and use much less energy making them a perfect replacement.
As with all fluorescent bulbs, they rely on ballasts inside of the fixtures or units to make them work. With these dimming compact bulbs, it's especially critical that the ballast is one that is rated for dimming on incandescent dimmers.
They don't always work with every dimming situation, but in most of them, they work wonderfully. There are several kinds of compact fluorescent bulb types including: spiral shape , R20 , R30 and R40 sizes to replace almost any flood, track, wall sconce or table lamp bulb you may be using now. For example, the R30 CFL dimmable is a suitable replacement for 65BR30 lamps, which are probably the most common flood light in use today.
Whether you need ambiance at home or lowered lighting for a company meeting, dimmable CFLs will give you the look you want with added energy savings. These systems are much touchier than others; they require a ballast that meters out the power to the lamp so that it does not buzz or pulse.
This system is much more efficient, using many less times the power needed even for halogen bulbs. Because of this they are often used in commercial or institutional spaces. How to dim fluorescent: This type of fixture is commonly not dimmable due to the cost of dimmer-compatible ballasts.
If dimmable, generally use volt dimming system. CFL bulbs were an early attempt at putting high efficiency lighting into the home in a big way. Basically small fluorescent tubes curled in on themselves, these bulbs were fitted with their own onboard ballast and standard screw bases. Early models had issues with color temperature and color rendering, resulting in many people avoiding them. Many of these issues have been fixed. Generally, you can use CL or standard dimmers.
This is a newer process of generating light, and the most efficient on the market to date. LEDs create light using a semiconductor structured in a way so that when an energy field is applied, the interaction of the electrons generates light.
Almost all LEDs on the consumer lighting market have a phosphor coating that tones the light to a color range that we are used to. For commercial usage, these LEDs are attached to a plate or panel of some shape designed for the specific fixture it is being put into.
While this produces much less heat than earlier processes, it still does create some heat, which is dissipated using heat sinks that are built into the design of the module or fixture. Like fluorescent, this process does require a metered and even power source.
Another way to get efficient lighting to the masses. LED bulbs have their own drivers—and heat sinks, if needed—and come in the most common socket shape and sizes. Color temperature , or how warm or cool a light source appears, is not something that is commonly considered when it comes to dimming.
As an incandescent light source is dimmed, less power is fed to the filament and it cools down. As it cools, the light becomes warmer in tone more yellow-orange-red. As LED does not generate light in the same way, it does not react the same when dimmed. Your gift will appear in your cart. One gift per customer, while supplies last.
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LEDs are even newer to the market and dimmable versions are also only recently available. These dimmable bulbs, especially CFLs, have historically presented problems when used on standard incandescent dimmers. Common issues include:. As your incandescent bulbs will sometimes dim or flicker when a device such as air-conditioning or a hair dryer is used, a dimmed CFL or LED can actually turn off or flicker excessively in those situations.
It is important to note that only bulbs that have been designed as dimmable should be used on a dimmer. To find out if your bulb is dimmable, please check the package, the bulb itself, or call the bulb manufacturer directly. Customer Service 1. Whether you are looking to reduce energy costs, increase comfort, or manage light control solutions, Lutron products offer the flexibility you need with the energy savings you want.
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