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Phil Allison[_2_] Phil Allison[_2_] is offline
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Default OT CFLs - retrofitting low ESR capacitors


"kreed"

But most CFLs are easily damaged by it.

After time, the glue fails and the glass tubes or spirals come loose from
the plastic case.

Then with vibration or handling, the feed wires break.

There simply is no quality control and a myriad of things to go wrong.

And the Chinese are making them.



Yes, that is the worst part. Also means that they can claim anything
and not deliver and be immune.


** Absolute nonsense.

Importers are liable for false advertising in exactly the same way that
manufacturers are.

The claims I see on CFL packs are vague and very limited or non existent.

Egs

What the **** does " non dimmable " mean ??

What does " not suitable for wet environments " mean ??

IMO, the people making the FALSE CLAIMS are the stinking greenies.



.... Phil