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Re: [RFI] Looking for low-RFI high efficiency lighting

To: Kelly Johnson <n6kj.kelly@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [RFI] Looking for low-RFI high efficiency lighting
From: Charles Gallo <charlie@thegallos.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 09:32:51 -0400
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Been happy with the Cree brand out of Home Depot

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73 de KG2V
Charlie

> On Jul 8, 2014, at 1:20 AM, Kelly Johnson <n6kj.kelly@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I am looking for high efficiency lighting (CFL/LED) for a new kitchen, but
> I don't want an increase in RFI as a result.  Building codes now require at
> least 50% of the wattage in the kitchen to be from high efficiency (ie.
> non-incandescent) lighting.  No, I don't want to install high efficiency
> stuff and then replace it after the inspector leaves.
> 
> I read the Oct 2013 QST article on this topic and it basically suggests
> that most name-brand LED lights with FCC approvals will probably be ok, but
> it's a bit of a gamble.  They suggest trying various brands, etc.
> 
> Since this is a brand new kitchen, I may have more options than just
> looking for low-RFI bulbs.  All of the electrical will be getting done from
> scratch.  Are there things others have done in their new construction to
> use high efficiency lighting without an increase in RFI?  I'm looking for
> known solutions.  I'm looking for people that have actually installed
> things that work.
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