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Dave in Indy
Back on Topic - I have not noted much RF from CFL's. I do not like that
there is a warm up period. I want my light, now. :)
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 11:00:44 -0800
From: transis...@charter.net
Subject: [IRCA] CFL bulbs
To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Not for long. 4 for 99 cents, I bet you have to replace them often.
The GE Reveal, and the Sylvania counterpart are bright and white. My tests show
they don't come remotely close to rated hours, and I was running them 24/7
which means they should last WELL past rated hours. This test was run
I have one for the outside of the house on the front. There is a micro portch
and the fixture is partially protected. I had to dissassemble the fixture to
some extent for this CFL. It draws 63 watts. The claim is it is as bright as a
300. Once warm it has to be brighter. It casts a shadow
I've got CFLs all over my house and haven't noticed an increase in RFI on
any band.
From: transis...@charter.net
Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America
irca@hard-core-dx.com
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 11:00:44 -0800
To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: [IRCA] CFL bulbs
On Feb 3, 2009, at 1:00 PM, transis...@charter.net wrote:
not only are they prolific RFI producers,
My house is full of them. I have never had that problem.
What are you buying? Ho Chi Minh brand out of the back of someone's car?
Kevin
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CFL bulbs - not only are they prolific RFI producers, but if you break one a
small but definite amount of mercury is released. If ambient temperatures are
warm enough, it probably vaporizes quickly, which isn't such a good thing in
its own right. Hard to believe they are supposed to 'save the
In my case, if even one could cause RFI, it is not going to be in my
house! Why bother with them anyway, when I can buy regular 60 watt bulbs
for 99 cents for 4? My satellite gear uses more electricity than the
light bulbs in the house.
Patrick
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