#180462 - 08/26/09 08:06 AM
Re: Compact fluorescent failure
[Re: KenK]
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My other concern with the world moving to CFL's is that I assume they don't do well in cold - like other fluorescent lighting.
If so, they simply cannot be used in our horse barn. If incandescent bulbs disappear its back to using Coleman lanterns in winter - another safety issue in a barn. Light diodes (LED) will not have this problem. They work better (more efficient) the colder it is. On the other hand, cooling may be a problem. The LED will fry and die if it gets too hot. Also, the electronic circuits of the "ballast" is most happy within a certain temperature range (this goes for any electronic equipment, so nothing special). I know LED light bulbs for standard couplings and voltages are available, but I have absolutely zero experience with them.
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#180465 - 08/26/09 10:12 AM
Re: Compact fluorescent failure
[Re: KG2V]
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Assuming you haven't already, try the Phillips brand dimmable CFL's. I have personal experience with this brand, and have never had any trouble with them. Well... Except finding them. Home Depot stocks them, but they are usually gone as soon as they hit the shelves.
They "Light" faster, and work well in cold environments compared to HD's store brand.
I have probably 30 of the "Can Light" (R7 I think) variety in my home and all but two are about 4 years old this month.
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#180469 - 08/26/09 10:56 AM
Re: Compact fluorescent failure
[Re: KG2V]
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My old lighting store sold a brand that also worked very well. They were available in a multitude of light colors/temps. I will look online and/or contact them once they open and ask what the brand was.
I did not use them unless they were specified by the customer, because they were expensive.
"Dimmable" fluorescent lamps are relatively new technology, so there are going to be some growing pains for a while. There is a system the alternates the current On/Off at an incredibly high rate of speed. This allows for a "dimmer" effect, but these are mostly for large commercial areas.
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#180470 - 08/26/09 10:59 AM
Re: Compact fluorescent failure
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My old lighting store sold a brand that also worked very well. They were available in a multitude of light colors/temps. I will look online and/or contact them once they open and ask what the brand was.
I did not use them unless they were specified by the customer, because they were expensive.
"Dimmable" fluorescent lamps are relatively new technology, so there are going to be some growing pains for a while. There is a system the alternates the current On/Off at an incredibly high rate of speed. This allows for a "dimmer" effect, but these are mostly for large commercial areas.
Just went online to their website and they are going out of business. I will look further for more information, but it will now take longer.[/color]
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