Which companies make quality CFL dimmers?
by Randall Whitehead, IALD
Q: “Which manufacturers have a CFL that can be dimmed? Which companies have a quality dimmer for the CFL?”
We need to break this question down into two categories. The first would be manufacturers of CFLs that are dimmable and that screw into a standard socket and have an integral ballast. The other would be manufacturers that make hard-wire CFLs that have dimming ballasts within the housing.
Most people are looking for dimmable, warm-color-temperature (27K) CFLs that can replace existing household bulbs. More and more companies are starting to offer this type of lamp, but not all of them are created equal. Some do not have instant start and take a few seconds to come on, while others take a minute or so to come up to full brightness. In colder climates it can take even longer. More...