When people think about dimming, they usually think about incandescent light
bulbs, but did you know that you can now get dimmable compact fluorescent light
bulbs as well? You can get the benefit of great energy savings and still get the
lighting effect you want to get. Up
until recently, getting dimming in a compact fluorescent was difficult because of
the electrical considerations, but not anymore. These will work on a standard
incandescent dimmer giving you the ability to dim down to 15% of full light
output. When compared to
incandescent lighting, these are longer lasting, using much
less energy making them a perfect choice for almost any type of lighting. There are several kinds of
compact types which include the regular household base, spiral shape, R20, R30 and R40
sizes to replace almost any flood light you may be using now. The R30 dimmable is a
suitable replacement for 65BR30 lamps, which are probably the most common flood
light in use today. So there are many ways for you to get effective dimming
while saving energy with dimmable compact fluorescent.
With the advent of higher electrical costs, many businesses are looking for ways
to save energy with lighting. Obviously, dimmable compact fluorescent light bulbs
are the perfect choice to replace higher wattage incandescent flood lamps and save
energy. Just look for areas
where you might use incandescent light bulbs and find the right replacement on
our web site. The most typical light fixture these are used in would be
the 6" recessed can light used in entry ways or general lighting. You will find a great reduction in your electrical bill
while still getting the amount of light that you want. You will be able to
dim the light down for any special occasion that you might have. If you have
dimming capability in table lamps, then we have spiral dimming lamps that will
work in general lighting or anywhere you would put a regular light bulb.
As with all fluorescent bulbs, they rely on ballasts inside of the fixtures or
units to make them work. The ballast is important because it is specific for
each type of lamp. With these dimming compacts, 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. Most of the time
though the ballast in the lamp
are matched electrically and so it's good to make sure the ballast you have is
the right one for the lamp you choose. Typically, dimmable compact fluorescent light
bulbs come in one piece units, but eLightBulbs.com, has them in replaceable
lamp units which will save you even more money over the long haul. With
the one-piece units, you simply throw it away when you're done with it.
Remember that there are many types of dimmable compact fluorescent light bulbs, we describe some
of the most common used in home and commercial lighting here. Keep in mind
that we also stock all the larger or linear types of fluorescent lamps used in
commercial lighting. Whatever type you choose or have, you will be saving
energy while getting the most light you can for your money. We have a
large inventory of fluorescent bulbs for nearly every type of light fixture in
the field. If you need help identifying the bulb you have, our customer
service representatives can help you determine what you have.
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