Eigenvector wrote:
Do they sell fluorescent bulbs that DON'T emit that harsh sterile blue-white
glow. I'd be more disposed to using them in my house if it weren't for the
color they emit.



Assuming you're not speaking of CF bulbs...


About five years ago I spent a couple of hours tossing out about 70
cheepo 40 watt four footers our office landlord supplies (and even
replaces free when they die).

I replaced them all with Phillips brand "daylight" bulbs, their Type
F40T12/DX.

The results were immediately apparant. Everybody commented on how much
"better" they felt working under the "new" lights, especially on cloudy
days when there wasn't much sunlight coming through the windows.

So, let the landlord keep his 99 cent bulbs, and damn the expense, those
"daylight bulbs are well worth paying for ourselves.

Jeff

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Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.