Thread: Compact Fluorescent Bulbs -- some are unreliable
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Old 06-01-2009, 08:27 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
Fluorescent lights can't be used in dimmers. Every one that I've ever bought has clearly stated that on the box.
I've just done some Googling (because a memory was tweaked) and apparently there are CFL's that can be used with dimmers:

http://www.environment.gov.au/settle...es.html#docfls

I've not seen them, but then I've not looked as we don't have dimmers in our house.

Cheers,
Marc (who doesn't like the colour of fluoro lights)
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