----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Sharkey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 7:16 AM Subject: RE: Coalition Seeks Elimination of Incandescent Light Bulb
> > Regarding the elimination of the incandescent, it's my understanding > that they're not likely to really go away any time soon because > there > are certain things the flourescents can't currently do because of > size > and design constraints. Maybe LEDs can take incandescent's places > eventually in chandeliers and the like? > Right on Jim! LEDs *are* going to replace small incandescents and are ideal for such tasks. Beyond that, there are designs for LEDs that replace the tube in a flourescent fixture......ahhhhhh Luminaire that is. (Note to Nick: a luminaire is the lighting fixture and the light source is the "lamp".<G> Use of the word luminaire recently is due to changes made in the National Electric Code [NFPA 70] in which the term "light fixture" is replaced by the term "luminaire" as a concession to the Europeans and part of an overall thrust to internationalize the NEC. Pretty much every industry person seems to want a "universal" set of electric codes that will simplify the international trade in electric goods so that any MFGer anywhere can sell products anywhere else without having to make major customizations of varying types for overseas/overborder customers.) It may not be very noticable to many of you, but we are undergoing the beginnings of a lighting revolution. Lighting is becoming more and more energy efficient and it is becoming easier to choose the "color" of the lighting you use. Even when using Compact Flourescents you need to pay attention to the "temperature" of the lamp you purchase. (Anywhere from 3000k which is almost brownish to a very bright and bluish 4700K, with several increments in between) You do not want to light an area with multiple colors of light as it is fairly ugly and noticeable. I'll second Charlie's suggestion that you stick with a well known name brand per those compact flourescents and agree that Phillips is the brand to go with. xponent Long Waits With The LED Easy Bake Oven Maru rob _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
