Dimmer Switches 85% - 100% – definitely worth investing in the right bulb for the fixture. Unless your CFL specifically states that it is rated for use with a dimmer, its life on a dimmer will be short. Even if you leave the dimmer switch up all the way, it will still drastically shorten the life of an ordinary CFL. Look for bulbs that are specifically designed for use with dimmer switches.
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Seattle City Light Residential Conservation | Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
Who knew. We’re all going to need to learn more about this stuff pretty quickly.
