INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH I WAS RESEARCHING SAME QUESTION MYSELF EARLIER TODAY. DO SEARCH ON GOOGLE FOR "DIMMABLE FLUORESCENTS + CFL" OR SIMILAR SEARCH. I CANT QUOTE A SITE NAME OR WEBSITE NOW BUT THE SUPPLIER WAS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SITE ALSO POINTED OUT THAT THE DIMMABLE CFL BULBS REQUIRE USE OF THE OLDER STYLE DIMMER SWITCHES AND CANNOT BE USED WITH NEWER STYLE ELECTRONIC DIMMER SWITCHES; IT DID MENTION LUTRON SPECIFICALLY IN THAT REGARD.

Without getting too technical, the CFL is a gas-filled tube. Halogen bulbs ( and other non-florescent lights) send an electric current through a filament which gives you the ability to control the amount light it can generate, since CFL's don't have a filament there is no way to alter the current. If your CFL is too bright, unfortunately the only way to "dim" it is to swap it for a softer bulb:( This is one of the reasons Halogen won't be going out of business any time soon.
In terms of a solution... you could try the "16W BR30 Energy Saver Dimmable" bulb. the only other thing I can suggest is to use CFL's anywhere you don't require dimming, otherwise use the lowest wattage bulb that you can get away with or buy light fixtures that don't require a lot of bulbs.

There is one CFL bulb that is dimmable. Essentially it is a flood lamp shape that has three tiny separate fluorescent tubes inside it. One tube is rated 50 watt, the next one 100 watt, and the third one 150 watt.
A fluorescent tube (or CFL) cannot be dimmed because it is lit by a mercury vapor (gas) ignited by electricity. It does not work on the same principal as sending electricity directly to a tungsten filament (which is the wire you see in the incandescent) or combining with halogen gas which reacts with the tungsten filament (halogen). There is no filament in the fluorescent bulb hence the heat of the filament cannot be controlled to brighten or dim the bulb.
There is a choice with halogen lighting. Either the GU10 (50W, 35W) with the two screw pins at the bottom, or the medium base (same base as the old regular light bulbs). You can now get ones shaped just like the GU10 but they have a medium base. Halogen are about 40% more energy efficient than the old light bulb.
LED bulbs are coming in slowly (Light Emitting Diode). They are 90% more efficient than incandescent and come in medium base as well. I have not seen these offered readily in stores as yet.

Manufacturers now make CFL bulbs that are dimmable. You can purchase these bulbs at your local Home Depot or shop our online lighting selection and look for the word "dimmable" in the product title.

GE makes a dimming compact fluorescent light bulb (called the GE Longlife Plus Soft White Energy Saving Bulb) that is specially designed for use with dimming switches.

http://www.gelighting.com/na/business_lighting/education_resources/literature_library/sell_sheets/downloads/cfl/28308_dimming_reflector.pdf

if you use your hand flat and twist the bulb it will go in or out,if you not like this idea then have a child with small fingers to do it for you.:)

Yes, there is and it is a suction-cup type of device called a bulb-changer you can find in the Electrical/Lighting Dept. at Home Depot. Costs around $7.00.
The GU-10 Bulbs do not actually screw in so don't try to handle them with fingers around the bulb like incandescent bulbs. If you can, try tipping shade/head upwards and let the bulb "drop" in. Then by flattening the tips of a couple fingers on the face of the bulb, gentle push around a little until you feel the bulb "legs" drop into their slots. Push on the bulb face gently and twist slightly to the right until the bulb no longer "wobbles". Reverse the process for removing them. If the bulb sticks installed, use the bulb-changer. Note: these bulbs are very hot when in use. Before changing them out let them cool off first.
Hope you are happyaboutanything now.
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One fixture I bought that uses those bulbs came with a suction cup with a handle on it that works great. Maybe you can find one at a craft store? I've seen other types of lightbulb replacement tools at HD store. Maybe try looking around where they keep these?
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There are switches you can use that change your existing light fixture into a motion light.
You just change out the regular light switch to one that has a motion sensor built in, and then the light that the switch controlled is now a motion light. You can use them anywhere inside.

There is a motion sensor kit that you can install. You screw an adapter (receiver) into your lamp or fixture socket then screw the light bulb into that. Plug the motion sensor (transmitter) into a receptacle near by. The lamp or fixture will light up when you pass by the sensor. People use these in laundry rooms when their hands are full, or coming down the stairs into a dark basement, etc.

YEs, and make sure you choose a dimmer which will work with Halogen lamps. If you choose to use a standard incandecent dimmer your lighting fixtures may audit a humming sound which may become annoying when trying to watch TV or read. Some dimmers are manufactured for both applications.

Yes, absolutely. And you do not need a special type of dimmer either. Use the same kind as you would install for incandescant lighting.

You're looking for either a 'motion sensor' light switch or a stand alone remote sensor to activate the light in question - available at Home Depot.

Yes. There are motion sensor adapters that you can screw into an existing fixture as well as new fixtures with motion sensors. I found motion sensors that replace wall switches which I use in my basement, they're great for when your hands are full.

Search for "MOTION SENSOR".

Yes, just go to Special Services and ask for Handyman Service.

Go for recessed lighting kits that are approved for showers. They are made by Eurofase,
come in an aqua blue box, and have a special trim that seals out moisture. That will guarantee moisture resistance in an especially damp room. You will find them at any Home Depot store in the recessed light aisle.

Each fluorescent tube is approx 40 watts for sake of estimating.
Recessed lighting? You could use 50W - 65W , 5" or 6" recessed fixtures with flood lights, every 5 square feet on a grid format. Use this as a gauge.
Suggestion: To check out how your lighting pattern might work when installed. String some temporary pigtails with cheap floods in them - just a few on one side of the space. Play with it.

Put simply, they are currently too expensive for widespread use. A single 60W equivalent bulb would cost roughly $100. While the long-term savings are attractive, the initial cost is turning most customers away. In time, the unit price will come down, but for now, they're prohibitively expensive for most home owners.

Contact Hampton Bay with your ceiling fan model number and possibly the model number of your remote, and ask them if replacement parts are available.