Shian7
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Kudakutemo
kudakutemo
ari mizu-no tsuki
Though it be be broken -
broken again - still it's there:
the moon on the water.
- Choshu.
I have been using the Philips range of LED bulbs and they seem quite good. The best ones are the Philips 9W LEDs peer shaped bulbs. The 12W refuses to work properly on any of my electronic dimmers. I haven't tried the 17W version yet due to cost.
The main problem is the 2700 degree Kelvin colour range. 3200 degrees would have been better I reckon.
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I'm Richard.
This was an interesting read-http://sound.westhost.com/articles/incandescent.htm#led
I won't have CFLs in the house. Apart from the usual complaints, they give me a headache, always have. I use "low energy" halogens, the light suits me.
I read an article recently, maybe in New Scientist, with evidence to suggest that blue (morning) light, such as CFLs and current LEDs, stops us getting to sleep at night, TV watching the same. Evening light is redder, and we are programmed to get sleepy with red, and awake with blue light. Dimmers can help here, especially if the light reddens as it dims.
Incandescent bulbs of wattages that are supposedly banned for retail, are I believe available for commercial purposes and it would not surprise me if this type of bulb continues to be sold as industrial items.
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I'm Richard.
I have enough 100w bulbs stockpiled to see me through this life...
Those energy abominations things are shite...!!! and I refuse to use them.
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I'm Bob.
Not sure whether the policy is meant to reduce power demand, cut off the suppliers outside the EU to boost home production, or simply some bureaucratic sop to the green parties in europe.
I recall from some time ago that the startup power for tubes was huge by comparison with running power, not sure whether that applies to the compact form.
Having used CFs for many years in specific areas where light is required almost 24 hours, I got used to the peculiar and underpowered light, but was never happy with them in a domestic setting.
Will continue to get halogens for that purpose until they are inevitably outlawed, and will look into these LED thingys....