Clive Mitchell wrote:
In message , Andy Wade
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There is also Victor's point about flicker, but really if a light is
flickering noticeably its replacement time anyway, so its not such an
issue in practice. It is in large lighting installations though, where
faulty fittings are liable to be left running. But as long as its
working ok, there isnt a problem.

Unless stroboscopic effects in connection with rotating machinery are a
problem.

I believe it's in the kitchen, so there is a high possibility of putting
ones hand into the seemingly motionless cake mixer. :P

machinery strobing is possible with mag ballasts, but doesnt normally
happen, and does not make it look stationary even when it does. Its not
as much of an issue as is often thought, even in workshops. In a house
its a non issue. And cake mixers are well interlocked


NT