I thought I'd try to find out other people's experiences with different energy saving lightbulb options with their HA systems. I've been trying to work out what type of lighting to put into different parts of my house (in need of a re-wire), and I can't seem to find out what's compatible with what. I want energy saving stuff -I'm not interested in the other types- but there are some huge gaps in my knowledge!
For example,
Compact Flourecesents:
I know that almost all of these are non-dimmable. There are some which you can dim, but I can't find much info on them, nor find out whether anyone has actually tried them with X10 or Z-Wave to discover how well they work, if at all. I've also read that not all standard CFLs work even on non-dim X10 modules, or do but have a shorter lamp life. I don't know about Z-Wave yet.
LED fittings:
Some of these seem dimmable - but which? 230v or 12v? If 12v, then some transformers work and some don't?
Other Options? I'm sure I'm missing lots of alternatives.
I'm going to buy a selection of fittings and lamps and try them out this week or next - when I have I'll report back. Please feel free to post your experiences - it would be much appreciated.
Thanks everyone
Jack
For example,
Compact Flourecesents:
I know that almost all of these are non-dimmable. There are some which you can dim, but I can't find much info on them, nor find out whether anyone has actually tried them with X10 or Z-Wave to discover how well they work, if at all. I've also read that not all standard CFLs work even on non-dim X10 modules, or do but have a shorter lamp life. I don't know about Z-Wave yet.
LED fittings:
Some of these seem dimmable - but which? 230v or 12v? If 12v, then some transformers work and some don't?
Other Options? I'm sure I'm missing lots of alternatives.
I'm going to buy a selection of fittings and lamps and try them out this week or next - when I have I'll report back. Please feel free to post your experiences - it would be much appreciated.
Thanks everyone
Jack
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