[RFI] CFLs and LEDs

[Hardy Landskov]

And WYDT is what? We are not all cellphone addicts.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kd4e" <doc at kd4e.com>
To: <rfi at contesting.com>; <tvi-rfi-emi at mailman.qth.net>
Cc: "Dan Violette" <danki6x at earthlink.net>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: [RFI] CFLs and LEDs


>I am guessing ... postulating ... that if someone conducted a scientific
> test they may discover that the environment is a significant factor in
> the life of a CFL.
>
> Looking at the stability of the power system, moisture, temperature,
> dust, vibration, proximity of magnetized materials, proximity of strong
> RF fields, etc.
>
> Between the actual bulb and the power supply there are a number
> of potential vulnerabilities which need to be addressed.
>
> This could also impact the aging effect vis-a-vis increasing RFI.
>
> WDYT?
>
>
> > Dan Violette wrote:
>> I had the opposite.  Started about 8 years ago and replaced mostly the 
>> whole
>> house with CFLs.  Only had 3-4 that are not still running (including 
>> lights
>> in all ceiling fans) and average electric bill dropped about $5/mo that
>> first year when I checked.  Did not replace outdoor nor 3-way lamps.  Dan
>>
>>
>> Do far my experience with CFL's has been very poor.  I mark the date in
>> service on each one as I install it.  6 months is the longest one has 
>> lasted
>> with a couple a little as 2 weeks.  Overall, I would rate them as more
>> expensive than incandescent bulbs.  Reduced power consumption does not
>> offset the initial price.  I am going to have to replace two more 100W
>> equivalent ones this morning.
>>
>> David
>> KC2JD
>>
>
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