Topband: A CFL Bulb Issue

[Barry N1EU]

Google seems to indicate that they don't ban CFL bulbs in Green Banks WV,
but maybe they should.

73, Barry N1EU


On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 6:34 AM, Bruce <k1fz at myfairpoint.net> wrote:

> Had originally installed 26 watt CFL's to replace 100 watt filament type.
> Many noise problems as time passed. Have now replaced all with Halogen 72
> watt soft white.
> Still have some power saving, but no noise from them, so far.
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> 73
> Bruce-K1FZ
> www.qsl.net/k1fz/beveragenotes.html
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>  When a CFL fails it is invariably the electronic ballast that goes -
>> often breaking down (arcing internally) under the high voltage.
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>     ... Joe, W4TV
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>> On 3/25/2014 1:37 PM, Steve wrote:
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>>> these CFL bulbs can generate some strong RF
>>>> noise just before going out.
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>>> Mack - had a similar issue here several years ago...s9+ buzz throughout
>>> the longwave band for a month.>> Steve / VE7SL
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