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Old 01-27-11, 10:26 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by Clev View Post
I haven't figured out why motion sensors can't be used with CFLs.
I have wrestled with that one myself.

Near as I can tell, the tiny "brain" in the unit is in series with the bulb. CF lights in their OFF state don't allow enough current to flow for the tiny brain to work. if you have a very small incandescent bulb in parallel with the CF, the brain will work and you will achieve the energy savings you seek.

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