Lots of my lights have dimmer switches. Can I fit them with energy saving lamps?
Most energy saving lamps aren’t fully compatible with dimmer switch circuits at the moment. A standard dimmer switch will simply make the lamp flicker: annoying for you and not good for your lamp. The latest technology “Dimmerable” energy savers became available in October 2007 and can be dimmed simply by rotating a standard dimmer switch. Please check to ensure that you have ordered the correct item before using an energy saver with a dimmer switch. There are also “Switch Dimmable” lamps available that can be dimmed with a standard switch: the lamp itself contains a dimmer so you can control the brightness with a flick of any standard switch. These lamps can be used with a conventional light switch and with normal lamp holders, meaning no change to the existing on/off fitting and saving on any extra retrofit costs. No additional control wiring or transformers are required for use.
