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cj4331

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WS467 w/compact florescent
« on: April 14, 2009, 10:57:22 AM »

Can I use the WS467 with compact florescent bulbs?  I only have one lamp I dim in the house and I'd really like it if the WS467 didn't support dimming but...  Frankly even the new soft start "feature" seems like it'd cause problems.  I know some compact florescent bulbs are dimmable now but I don't have them or really want them.


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Re: WS467 w/compact florescent
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2009, 11:08:56 AM »

The Ws467 won't work with florescent........ IF I read your post right you DO NOT want dimming if that is the case can use a WS13 switch?
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Re: WS467 w/compact florescent
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2009, 11:49:19 AM »

IF I read your post right you DO NOT want dimming if that is the case can use a WS13 switch?

CJ4331

Jsnlong's  WS13 is an ideal solution, but it does require a neutral wire along with Hot and Load in the wall box (three wire switch). You could also use a standard switch with a Socket Rocket in the fixture.  The Socket Rocket can not dim and plays well with CFLs (although X10 recommndes only incandescents be used in the SR, "a bunch" of forum contributors, including myself, use SRs and CFLs with nary a problem).
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Re: WS467 w/compact florescent
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2009, 12:49:59 PM »

I use an X10 Pro (XPS3) switch in a bathroom for CFL lamps, and I assume it's the equivalent of a WS13.  No dimming.......
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Re: WS467 w/compact florescent
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2009, 11:02:30 PM »

Thanks to everyone.  I'll take a look at my options and check my wiring.
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