Video: Types Of Light Bulbs To Use With Dimmer Switches

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Learn how to know what kind of light bulbs to use when installing a dimmer switch. Follow these easy step by step instructions from an expert on electrical wiring in this free home improvement video.

- Types Of Light Bulbs To Use With Dimmer Switches

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Oct 30, 2011
Thank you so much, this was exactly what I needed! What a clear and to-the-point video. It really helped me out!
akresident Nov 28, 2008
Thanks, good video

Video Transcript

Hello, my name is Bill Quiten and I'll be showing you how to install a dimmer switch in place of an existing on/off switch. Let's talk about dimmer switch limitations. Dimmer switches work fine with incandescent bulbs because they have metal film elements and we can bury the energy to them. In contrast, fluorescent bulbs will not work with typical household dimmer switches, because they work on the gas principle and require a minimum voltage to operate. So only use incandescent bulbs with dimmer switches. One last thing about bulbs, there's a type of fluorescent bulb that's also round and might be mistaken for an incandescent bulb. Key words to look for would be long life, so don't use long life fluorescent bulbs that look like incandescent bulbs.

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Types Of Light Bulbs To Use With Dimmer Switches

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