Hi
Problem I am trying to operate a GE spiral cfl via a remote, it is in a ceiling fan.
My hack works adding an extra load ie an in parallel 15 watt (smallest off the shelf) incandesent.
If you don`t it will only flash.
Spoke to Ge >>> tough luck >>>> speak to Clipsal their fixed dimmers work.
Spoke to Clipsal>>> we don`t have a remote that will work.
Would like to run two compact`s with a remote with out an incandesent light.
240v/50 .
I`m not that sure/gifted if it is too little load say 5 watts to get it started or the interfirence via the 50cycle...> to the remote> to cable parallel 5 feet> to the compac fluro.
Well I did test it with out the 5 feet same problem.
!Have Dimmerble Compact Fluroscent Light (by Ge)
!! Can`t find a remote controlled dimmer that will work (ceiling fan/light
!!! Light will pulse at 1 second at full brightness
!!!! Adding a pilot lamp solves the problem,Kinda(extra load).
Want to GET rid of the wasted energy (the pilot lamp am using an 15watt incandesent light at the moment.
GE is the ONLY DCFL here
Have Tried two different (brands)remote dimmers
Are you sure your compact fluroscent tube is really dimmable?
What's its power rating?
Most light dimmers have a minimum load of about 40W, your compact fluorescent is probably less than 18W. Somehow I think your 15W incandescent is a necessary evil.
Just remember, if you live in a cold climate the heat isn't actually wasted it reduces the load of the heating system. If the AC is on or the room is ventilated to the outdoors it is wasted heat though.