In article 39,
bz wrote:
wrote in news:23303-477D5872-1992@storefull-
3258.bay.webtv.net:

Energy Saving Bulbs 'Can Cause Migranes' Warn Experts.
www.standeyo.com

.......Larry


Slightly different CFL 'headache'.

Wife bought a couple of 4 packs of '40 watt equivalent' CFL bulbs [mfgr
unknown].

I put 3 of them in a fixture in the kitchen. Even with the kitchen
dimmer at minimum, and the other kitchen lights very dim, the CFLs are
almost full brightness.

Shows that they are rather efficient but dimming them may be a bit of a
headache.

Of course. Their inbuilt power supply tries to overcome any waveform
modification a dimmer produces. And you're lucky the dimmer survived.

Also, I note that the package warns about possible radio frequency
interference and advises not to use near vital communications equipment.

Argh!

I am going to look for some LED lights.

Which will produce even more nasty light than CFLs. There are more
productive ways of saving energy at home without having to pay the price
of inferior results.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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