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🖥️ActiveHome Pro => ActiveHome Pro General => Help & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Jim 31452 on January 06, 2007, 12:09:14 PM
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I am using Active Home Pro on my PC with Wall Switches (WS12A's) as well as lamp modules (LM465's)
and all is well.
I would like to save some money on my elect bill and am wondering if, rather than 60 watt bulbs, can I use those 'sprial' type screw in bulbs that save energy. (Fluorescent I believe)
I have a feeling the answer is NO, but thought Id check with the wizards first!
Thanks in advance - Jim :)
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Jim: If you do a search on CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lights) you will see lots on this topic. But the bottom line is, they generally require an Appliance type module / switch. I once tried them with a WS12A... not a pretty sight or sound.
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CFL... I'll give that a shot and thanks for the warning on the WS12A!
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If you look at relay type wall switches. One more point. Since the switch does not steal power through the light bulb. The wall switch box has to have a Neutral wire in it. Some older homes; mine included; do not have a neutral wire along with the line and load.
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CFL's can be used with X-10 aplliance modules/ switches, but it is not recommended. The CFL's tend to introduce line noise which overpower the X-10 signal. Some users have found CFL's which do not interfere with signal. (You will have to search the posts). Personally, I have had good luck using CFL's with the socket rockets.
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I also have used Socket Rockets and CFLs. After about maybe 6 months use. The socket rocket and Any CFL brand started making lots of powerline noises.
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I've had CFLs in Socket Rockets for a year now with no noise problems. I've been looking for non-dimming CFLs for non-Socket Rocket modules, but haven't found any locally.