Not only do they contain mercury, but a certain percentage of them are defective and release unhealthy levels of UV.
On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 10:33 PM, Guy Atkins <[email protected]> wrote: > Patrick, > > CFL light bulbs do have a radio-related, redeeming value. They contain most > of the parts to make a CW transmitter! > > Check out this link: http://mjrainey.googlepages.com/dasderelicht > > 73, > > Guy Atkins > Puyallup, WA > www.perseus-sdr.blogspot.com > > > > >> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 19:03:07 -0800 >> From: [email protected] (Patrick Martin) >> Subject: Re: [IRCA] CFL bulbs >> To: [email protected] (Mailing list for the International Radio >> Club of America) >> Message-ID: <[email protected]> >> Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII >> >> 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 >> >> > _______________________________________________ > IRCA mailing list > [email protected] > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: [email protected] > > -- Leonard Hyde Weed, CA Realistic DX-440 6 foot shielded loop _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
