I think people carry light bulbs in the cabin and in the luggage bin all the time without problems. I think wrapping them so they don't crack when the luggage gets jostled around is more of an issue.
On 11/3/11 5:07 AM, "Steven Gladstone" <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi: > So or flying, you can find a link to the TSA site on my page > > http://www.gladstonefilms.com/links2.html > > I didn't see anything about bulbs. I expect that the TSA might buss more > over carrying fragile mercury containing bulbs in the passenger > compartment. You might try calling a bulb manufacturer and ask them that > question - which leads me to recommend Lowell lighting. Lowell also > makes compact flourescents that are flicker free, have a High CRI and > are daylight balanced (no green.) SO I'd recommend giving them a call. > > My gut reaction says that there isn't that much of a pressure difference > and I don't think the bulbs will crack from that - more likely from > rough handling so pack them well. People have been shipping tungsten > halogen bubls for a long time in lights with no issues from pressure and > the tungsten halogen bulbs are under a lot of pressure. > > > On 11/2/11 11:27 PM, k. a.r. wrote: >> Hi everyone. >> So in about 3 weeks I am flying to Mexico to shoot on two documentary >> projects. >> >> I will be bringing a light kit, one that has some high intensity compact >> florescent bulbs. >> (you know, the curly looking ones that everyone thinks are so green) _______________________________________________ FrameWorks mailing list [email protected] https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
