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... Why do they all hum? More to the point - have you found any which get near their stated equivalence in tungsten wattages? And, wouldn't it be nice if their warm-up time could be significantly reduced. I'm somewhat deaf so I can't hear mine humming or not. -- M Stewart Milton Keynes, UK http://www.megalith.freeserve.co.uk/oddimage.htm |
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"Malcolm Stewart" writes: "Doki" wrote in message ... Why do they all hum? More to the point - have you found any which get near their stated equivalence in tungsten wattages? Ignore the stated equivalence, and just multiply their power by 4 to get equivalent tungsten wattage. In the case of the small reflector ones, reduce this to 3 times. Use lamps with no outer glass bulb when possible (except for those used in cold or drafty conditions, e.g. outdoors). The GE Genura 23W R80 is an exception, being brighter than the 100W R80 it replaces (once it's warmed up). It works by a different mechanism than other compact fluorescents. And, wouldn't it be nice if their warm-up time could be significantly reduced. That might even get worse as the amount of mercury allowed in fluorescent lamps is reduced by EU legislation (I don't know if current lamps already conform to the new RoHS rules). -- Andrew Gabriel |
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from "Malcolm Stewart" contains these words: And, wouldn't it be nice if their warm-up time could be significantly reduced. Yes - and then again no. The wife's got an LE R50 bulb in her bedside reading lamp. I rather like the way it comes on gently and doesn't blow your retina away in the middle of the night. -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. |
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Andrew Gabriel wrote:
That might even get worse as the amount of mercury allowed in fluorescent lamps is reduced by EU legislation (I don't know if current lamps already conform to the new RoHS rules). There are some specific relaxations in the RoHS regulations in regard to fluorescent lamps: quote (from SI 2005 No. 2748) SCHEDULE 2 Regulation 4(2) Exempt applications 1. Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp. 2. Mercury in straight fluorescent lamps for general purposes not exceeding (a) 10 mg for halophosphate, (b) 5mg for triphosphate with normal lifetime, and (c) 8 mg for triphosphate with long lifetime. 3. Mercury in straight fluorescent lamps for special purposes. 4. Mercury in other lamps not specifically mentioned in this Schedule. 5. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components and fluorescent tubes. /quote I've no idea how those figures compare with current/pre-RoHS mercury levels. -- Andy |
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In article , "Malcolm Stewart" writes: "Doki" wrote in message ... More to the point - have you found any which get near their stated equivalence in tungsten wattages? no Ignore the stated equivalence, and just multiply their power by 4 to get equivalent tungsten wattage. In the case of the small reflector ones, reduce this to 3 times. Use lamps with no outer glass bulb when possible (except for those used in cold or drafty conditions, e.g. outdoors). The GE Genura 23W R80 is an exception, being brighter than the 100W R80 it replaces (once it's warmed up). It works by a different mechanism than other compact fluorescents. And, wouldn't it be nice if their warm-up time could be significantly reduced. That might even get worse as the amount of mercury allowed in fluorescent lamps is reduced by EU legislation (I don't know if current lamps already conform to the new RoHS rules). A quick heat mode would solve the warm up issue, but would also cost a bit more money. Until we see cfls with this feature, some are better than others at warm up. BTW why do you say best to use ones with no outer glass envelope? NT |
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writes The message from (Andrew Gabriel) contains these words: Ignore the stated equivalence, and just multiply their power by 4 to get equivalent tungsten wattage. Nearer 5, IME. Nah, they always claim x5, but I use x4 and that seems to be nearer the equivalent -- Chris French |
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"Malcolm Stewart" wrote in message . com... More to the point - have you found any which get near their stated equivalence in tungsten wattages? What sort of tungsten lamps? Halogen.. no chance, ordinary bulbs.. maybe, long life bulbs.. easily. |
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Owain wrote: I like the slow warm-up, especially for bedrooms. Filth. -- *Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool* Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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from chris French contains these words: Ignore the stated equivalence, and just multiply their power by 4 to get equivalent tungsten wattage. Nearer 5, IME. Nah, they always claim x5, but I use x4 and that seems to be nearer the equivalent Sorry, yes, I got that the wrong way round. I had some alleged 20W lamps from Poundland once. They shed an eerie darkness which made everyone look like corpses in a horror film. -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. |
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