Comments on: Just one bulb

By: chocmoon

chocmoon — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:19:06 +0000

This is from ENERGY STAR’s website:

If a light fixture is connected to a dimmer or three-way switch, you’ll need to use a special ENERGY STAR qualified CFL designed to work in these applications. Make sure to look for CFLs that specify use with dimmers or three-way fixtures.

Did you try one that was made for a dimmer? I don’t have them in my one fixture that has a dimmer.

By: Kathleen Frassrand

Kathleen Frassrand — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:12:34 +0000

I agree with Dawn about not using the CFs with a dimmer. Not only do I have problems with them not coming on at full strength (ONLY in the room with the dimmer!!) but it also has an odd buzz if the dimmer switch is down at all. Grrrr…

But.. for every other spot in my house.. I LOVE my CF bulbs!

By: chocmoon

chocmoon — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:37:20 +0000

Dawn,

Thanks for reading.

I don’t have a membership in a warehouse club since my space is limited in the apartment, but I will keep in mind the bulk option. I’ll look into the rebate too. Thanks!

By: Dawn Allcot

Dawn Allcot — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 06:27:55 +0000

Also, you might be able to get a discount from your energy company for using compact flourescent bulbs. I got about $2 off per bulb when I sent in a rebate form–it never hurts to ask, or check your energy company’s website.

I bought all my bulbs at BJ’s warehouse club, and they worked out to $4/bulb. ($16 for 4). Shop around–you may find you can do your whole house in one shot. (It cost us about %40 total and we still have some left!)

We have compact flourescent’s in every fixture in our house, except in six dimmer lights we have. (We didn’t install them, they were there when we moved in, and we rent). The compacts tend to flicker in the dimmer lights for some reason, so we had to take them out.

And what? Cat collisions aren’t “normal household use?”