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Can I use a CFL in applications involving vibration such as a ceiling fan or garage door opener?

April 26, 2017applications ceiling CFL fan garage door involving opener vibration

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Can I use a CFL in applications involving vibration such as a ceiling fan or garage door opener?

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Generally it is not recommended to use CFLs in vibrating environments. Vibration can cause the electronics in the CFL to fail. There is one CFL bulb (FLE11) that is available for use in a ceiling fan. Check the package for this application.