[Greenbuilding] [Fwd: CFL bulbs]

[Keith Winston]

There are different types of dimmers (and all bulbs don't work with all 
dimmers). Old style rheostat dimmers don't change energy use (and could 
increase it). New style dimmers (I think they're pulse modulating) do 
reduce energy use. You'd probably have to put a Kill-o-watt meter on to 
see the difference.

Keith


Curt Sommer wrote:
> This must have been a victim of the server transfer.
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Some friends of mine are remodeling their home and they would like to 
> know if 'soft start' devices and dimmers reduce energy consumption for 
> incandescent and halogen bulbs.  Also, are there alternatives to CFL 
> bulbs for energy efficient lighting?  My personal experience with 
> dimmers is that they do not make any difference but I would like to hear 
> other points of view.
>
> Thanks in advance and happy new year.
>
>
> Curt
>
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