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  • Dec 10, 2011, 03:20 PM
    Szylla14
    Diimmer switch for CFL bulbs and fan
    Just installed a ceiling fan w/CFL lights. The switch notes that it is only recommended for incandescent lighting. I would like to find a switch that will allow me to operate the fan (at various speeds) and a dimmer for the CFL bulbs.
    I spoke to the retailer where I purchased the fan and they told me I would have to install two separate switches to get the job done. Is there a product on the market that would allow me to dim the CFL bulbs and control the speed of the fan?

    Thank you

    Sharon
  • Dec 10, 2011, 05:41 PM
    twinkiedooter
    There are dimmable CFL bulbs out there for sale. Just try looking for them. They are pricey but they exist.
  • Dec 10, 2011, 08:55 PM
    ballengerb1
    A fan can use a dimmer but a dimmable CFL can be dimmed by a dimmer. Fans use something that may appear to be a dimmer to most folks but they are actually stepped switches, most frequently 3 steps. What brand/model fan did you buy? Does that store and/or company offer a universal remote? I'd definitely go that direction

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