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Rockhoppers

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Energy Saver bulbs
« on: February 04, 2008, 02:02:09 PM »

Here in the UK we have a lot of enery saver bulbs, and if the government get there way that is all we will have soon....

So what X10 equipment to i use to control them ?

Have seen some reports that there are switches out there, but the reports appear to be conflicting.......

Any help is great..

Andrew
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Re: Energy Saver bulbs
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2008, 03:04:31 PM »

If you can find the dimable bulbs you'll have no problem if not any non dimming switch will work! ;)
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Re: Energy Saver bulbs
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2008, 12:50:35 PM »

Does that then mean that any dimmable wall switch such as the WS12A's can control a dimmable CF bulb?
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Re: Energy Saver bulbs
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2008, 02:38:17 PM »

Probably will depend on the fixture!
I can only repeat what others have allready stated, if in doubt contact the manufacture of the switch! ;)
As well  it is Best to read the recomended placement on the CFL package! ;)
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Re: Energy Saver bulbs
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2008, 04:22:00 PM »

Te WS12 steals power through the load. I doubt it will work with dimmable or non dimmable CF bulbs.
The WS13 is a relay type and be used with them. They also need a Neutral power wire to work.
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