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    Apr 11, 2009, 05:36 PM
    Hunter Fan Light flickering and too dim
    I bought a fan/light combo and the fan works great (including remote control operation of the fan). The light is WAY too dim for a living room and the candelabra lights in it are flickering lightly (like a club atmosphere - LOL). I have two questions:
    What is causing the flickering? And is there an add-on kit to boost the lighting? Help - I'm tired of my dark living room. Thanks.
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    Apr 11, 2009, 07:08 PM

    Are you using CFL bulbs?
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    Apr 16, 2009, 11:07 AM
    Yes, I am using compact fluorescent bulbs. It uses small candelabra size bulbs, so the best light choice I had was to buy CFLs. It's still too dim. Do you have any suggestions?
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    Apr 16, 2009, 11:22 AM

    Did you install CFL that can be dimmed, your remote has dimmer capabilities and should not use standard CFLs. You may also have a loose blue wire coming from the receiver or a loose white neutral, lets be sure you have thecorrect bulbs before we taer into anything.
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    Apr 17, 2009, 02:26 PM

    Yes, they are dimming bulbs.
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    Apr 17, 2009, 10:49 PM

    Try non CFL bulbs.
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