"mm" wrote in message
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On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:54:32 +0100, John Rumm
wrote:

Fred wrote:

It's very much the issue! I recall stories as the poster had where the
starting of a fluorescent tube was equivalent to 1/2 hour running.

Analyse that statement logically and you will see it makes no sense...

First off, it's true, and it may be the basis for the original post,
so it's worth discussing.

Secondly, I would say that it does make sense**, but it's not accurate
and for someone who knows anything about the topic, it's not
believable.


Many thanks for your support. I was trying to make the point, admittedly
badly, that in the 70's that there was the misapprehension that starting a
fluorescent tube took an inordinate amount of energy. I think we both agree
that this is very untrue.