GU24 Socket Lamps and Dimmer Switches
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Can I use a standard incandescent dimmer on a fixtures that utilizes GU24 sockets? © By: Dave Rongey |
Can GU24 Socket Lamps Be Used With Dimmer Switches
[ad#block]Question: Can I use a standard incandescent dimmer on a fixtures that utilizes GU24 sockets? Or would this fall under a CFL type dimmer system?
This electrical question came from: Cinda, a Homeowner from Greensboro, GA
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Cinda.
Cinda, the CU24 Lamps fall under the same category as a CFL lamp which commonly is not compatible with a standard incandescent dimmer switch. If the dimmer switch and the GU24 lamps state that they are compatible then your safe, however at this time the two are not compatible.
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Hi Barb, You will need a dimmer switch that is fully compatible with the 13 watt GU24 bulbs. Compatibility between the dimmer switch and the bulbs in the light fixture is the issue.
I hope this helps,
Dave
I need a dimmer switch to work with 13watt GU24 bulbs in a ceiling fixture. Can you tell me what to buy?
Hi. Our chandelier takes gu10 base cfl bulbs and we have not been able to find dimmable cfl’s for that are gu10. However, I did find dimmable cfl’s in gu24. I was wandering if there exists an adapter that will go from gu10 to gu 24? I have not been able to find any adapter like that online. Otherwise, I am thinking of changing the gu10 socket to a gu24 socket and this seems like a hassle. Thanks, Joe from Santa Barbara. CA