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Will CFL bulbs operate in an unheated garage?
My garage is detached with no heat. I know my 4 ft fluorescent do not always come on in the winter. Will the CFL's work? Tired of having a dark garage.
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Absolutely, we use them in our unheated garage winter and summer, without a problem. We also use motion detectors so that the bulbs turn off after a few minutes. Tip: if you do add motion detectors, be sure that they indicate that CFL bulbs are OK to use with them. Some types don't.
Source(s): homeowner - 1 decade ago
I use them in my unheated pole barn. When the temps are in the teens during Jan and Feb they're sometimes a little slow to come up to temp but they at least help keep me from tripping over stuff while they warm up.
Source(s): http://www.blindsquirl.com/ - gordon1212Lv 51 decade ago
I have them in my garage in Pennsylvania work ok also they make cold starting 4 ft bulbs also
- mike pLv 61 decade ago
Yes they will work, also on your 4' fixtures, you can change the ballast out to one that is rated for cold weather start up.
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