If you have a dimmer switch but never actually use the dimming functionality (i.e., always leave it in the highest/brightest position), is it still dangerous to use a non-dimmable bulb with it? Also, is this a problem only with CFL bulbs, or any non-incandescent bulb?
Actually, I notice that there are LED bulbs that are labelled dimmable, so that leads me to believe that if they’re not thusly labelled, then they aren’t supposed to be used with a dimmer. So there goes that, I guess.
Also, I wanted to give this one bump. I need to improve my question-asking in GQ somehow.
I have several regular (not labelled as dimmable) G10 LED’s in my bathroom on a dimmer. They are about two years old 3 different brands and have all failed in the past couple months.
That is probably longer than halogens would last but I expect LED’s to last at least twice that. I’m guessing its not good for them.
dimmers mess with fluorescent lights
messing with the dimmer too much on a fluorescent light of any kind can/probably will kill the life of the fluorescent light, I’ve experienced this first hand