[RFI] LED lights to avoid

[Bruce Jungwirth]

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 at 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
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: RFI [mailto:rfi-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of N5KM - Kris
>> Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 3:58 PM
>> To: rfi at 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
>> 
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>> <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.
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>> 
>> 
>> 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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