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    Linda Marchman Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 14, 2009, 08:07 PM
    Can't use CFL lights with new fan and fan control
    I bought a Harbor Breeze fan and fan control. I wanted to use CFL lights in the fan but after it was installed I discovered it said no CFL lights. Can I use CFL lights if they are dimmable. It seems strange in this day and age of conserving energy that a fan control wouldn't let you use CFL lights!:( Any answers?

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    Jun 15, 2009, 03:41 PM

    When fan was produced, they may not of known about or tested Dimmable CFL's.
    It may work, but manufacturer is not Liable and you would be responsible.
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    Jun 30, 2009, 01:06 PM

    You can try the dimmable CFL's. I forget if they work with remote fans or not. They SHOULD but remote fans are so finnicky.
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