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A Legislative Upheaval For X-10
JeffVolp:
The n:vision CFLs sold by Home Depot are not dimmable, but they are cheap: $8 for a 4-pack of 60W equivalent. They come in 3 color temperatures from sunlight to warm white, which is close to incandescent light.
We have a few old dimmable Philips Earthlights, which work well with ordinary lamp modules. We bought them several years ago, and I recall they were pretty expensive. One finally started to flicker, so I replaced it with one of these new n:vision bulbs. The color temperature looks about the same.
There are listings on eBay for cheap dimmable compact fluorescents. I haven't used any of them myself. Perhaps some people here have, and could report on how well they work.
Virtually all our CFLs are used in simple on/off applications. Most of our dimmable fixtures use the small decorative flame-shaped bulbs. I wonder how the legislation will deal with them...
Jeff
HA Dave:
--- Quote from: JeffVolp on March 19, 2007, 12:50:22 AM ---
There are listings on eBay for cheap dimmable compact fluorescents. I haven't used any of them myself. Perhaps some people here have, and could report on how well they work.
Virtually all our CFLs are used in simple on/off applications.
Jeff
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I think that between using dimmable CFL's and simply using more lamps, and turning more or fewer on, to create different lighting effects, the problem becomes a non-problem. Sure things are going to change... but change is normal. I just ordered some LED bulbs, and can't wait to try them out.
TakeTheActive:
--- Quote from: JeffVolp on March 19, 2007, 12:50:22 AM ---
...There are listings on eBay for cheap dimmable compact fluorescents. I haven't used any of them myself. Perhaps some people here have, and could report on how well they work...
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FYI:
Which Brands of CFLs Work Best With X10 and Why? (Read 4828 times)
Who Manufactures (and Who SELLS?) *DIMMABLE* CFL? (Read 4077 times)
:)
Oldtimer:
TTA:
Thanks for the detailed info. Also I think your new avatar is great! Nice piece of work.
TakeTheActive:
--- Quote from: Oldtimer on March 20, 2007, 10:32:12 AM ---
Thanks for the detailed info...
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I feel that it's a good practice to post references to similar discussions (when you remember them and can find them that is... :-X).
--- Quote from: Oldtimer on March 20, 2007, 10:32:12 AM ---
...Also I think your new avatar is great! Nice piece of work.
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It reminded me of the icon with the blinking CRTs in the Systray when the CM11A is communicating with AH. 8)
BTW, did you see these?
* [REQUEST FOR INPUT] ActiveHome Pro BASICS...
* Technical Help and Troubleshooting
* X10 Glossary
from my latest 'Shopping Spree'. ;)
And then, whenever you deviate from the norm, you have to put up with: This is your Mod on drugs, any questions?. >:(
No volunteering to help - just sarcasm... :(
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