Adaptive phase dimmer help

[Nehsmit]

I just installed an adaptive phase dimmer on a chandelier that has 2 bulb sockets. I put 2 150w equivalent cfl bulbs. They are on but theres a flicker that is totally annoying. The whole reason i changed from the original dimmers to this is because of this issue. Any thoughts? I need atleast 250w for the area to be bright enough. I searched everywhere for LED 150 w equivalent NON SPOTLIGHT bulbs but cant find those.

Thanks in advance.

[cdepaola]

That's a LOT of light what kind of area are you lighting?  Just curious...

 

If you put a non C4 dimmer or switch on the chandelier does it still flicker?  This is where I'd start if you haven't. 

 

I use the 150w equicalent CFL blubs in my garage and I know they are non-dimmable. So stupid question, please don't be offended, but are they dimmable bulbs? 

[Nehsmit]

Lol. No offense taken--i had asked the wife to get the bulbs and sure enough they are non-dimmable. I just asked her and she said they didnt have greater than 100w dimmable cfl bulbs. So thank you for that. Do you know if they make the 150w dimmables?

[cdepaola]

Not that I've found, doesn't mean it doesn't exist but I haven't seen them. 

 

May I suggest a new chandelier with a greater bulb count so you can get to your desired brightness with smaller bulbs that are dimmable. 

[Cyknight]

I've seen 150w equivalent dimmable at HomeD and others at times, but not often and more expensive than an average chandelier (and some non average ones) - but they do exist.