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Re: [RFI] LED lights to avoid

To: Tom Thompson <w0ivj@tomthompson.com>
Subject: Re: [RFI] LED lights to avoid
From: Bruce Jungwirth <k0son@frontiernet.net>
Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2018 18:04:03 -0600
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The manufacturer is Commercial Electric, the installation instructions state 
that it meets FCC class B or at least they had one meet B during compliance 
testing.
Bruce    K0SON

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> On Jan 28, 2018, at 5:57 PM, Tom Thompson <w0ivj@tomthompson.com> wrote:
> 
> I have noticed that Home Depot sells commercially rated devices to the 
> average consumer.  I don't think they are supposed to do that.
> 
> Tom   W0IVJ
> 
>> On 1/28/2018 4:39 PM, Bob Turner wrote:
>> I see its listed as "Commercial Electric".  That should be a tip off.  
>> Commercial lights are allowed to be noisier than one designed for home use.  
>>  Sorry, can't quote the regulation, but it's been discussed here before.  
>> Perhaps someone will jump in with those details.
>> 
>> 7 3  Bob
>> N2SCJ
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: RFI [mailto:rfi-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of N5KM - Kris
>> Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 3:58 PM
>> To: rfi@contesting.com
>> Subject: [RFI] LED lights to avoid
>> 
>> A ham friend did some kitchen remodeling recently. The contractor used LED 
>> ceiling lights from Home Depot that turned out to be pretty noisy.
>> Unfortunately,
>> he didn't get a screen grab but he described the noiseas broadband. Below 
>> are his comments and solution.
>> 
>> Kris N5KM
>> 
>> --Comments --
>> 
>> This is the Home Depot LED light I mentioned at lunch today that was so 
>> noisy.
>> 
>> https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-6-in-White-Integrated-LED-Recessed-Trim-CER6730DWH40/204726946
>> 
>> 
>> <https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-6-in-White-Integrated-LED-Recessed-Trim-CER6730DWH40/204726946>
>> 
>> They looked nice but looks were very deceiving.  I think it is a good idea 
>> to avoid
>> 
>> the Home Depot Commercial Electric brand of lighting.  We replaced them with
>> 
>> GE flood lights and a snap in trim piece.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I also put GE LED light bulbs in the bedroom ceiling fans and they are quiet.
>> 
>> I have several of the Sylvania candelabra base lights in decorative 
>> chandeliers
>> 
>> and they too are quiet.
>> 
>> 
>> Best approach to changing over to LEDs is buy one and test it before you buy 
>> for the entire project.
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