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Can light be dimmed?

11 years ago
My electrician has added a dimmer but it does not seem to be working. Will a dimmer work?
Rounds Hanging Pendant Lamp, Medium · More Info

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  • PRO
    11 years ago
    If you have the medium or deluxe, you can try using a regular 60 watt incandescent bulb, just be careful, these bulbs can get hot and generate a lot of heat. You can also purchase an LED bulb (equivalent to 100watts) and these can be dimmed. CFL bulbs don't work with all dimmers.
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Change the bulb to an LED bulb ($7.00) from Home Depot. These seem to work better with all types of dimmers.

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