I have CFLs in my radio room and they don't generate noise. They are the single bulb replacements. I also have some that are inside of the larger flood type lights and those do emit noise. So those go off when listening.
The reason the power companies want us to switch is they can only produce so much electricity and they're running out of capacity. So instead of building new power plants they're trying to reduce consumption per household so that they can build more homes and still provide service. It's not really about us saving money. I have also noticed that they don't last that long. I just hope most people will dispose of them properly and I also hope that they find something better in the future. Martin Foltz Mission Viejo CA > Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:24:48 -0500 > From: Tim Kridel > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise issue update > > I've been using CFLs for about 10 years and have never noticed an > increase > in QRM. In fact, I have six in my shack, and two are less than a foot > from > my radios. > > CFLs do seem to make a significant dent in electricity consumption when > there's a house full of them. The downside is that in my experience, > they > don't last anywhere near the advertised lifespan of several years, > regardless of whether they're a name brand or store brand. > > I've gotten quite a few $5 Home Depot gift cards after complaining to > manufacturers, but I'm starting to believe that CFLs are a waste of > money > because they don't last long enough for the energy savings to surpass > the > price premium. I hope LEDs are better, but I'm not holding my breath. _______________________________________________ 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]
