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Using Fluorescents – A Compilation

This concludes the very long series evaluating our turn from incandescent to fluorescent lighting.  This is a summary of the 6 posts. Acronyms:1.  Efficiency Fluorescents-1 Efficiency  From the manufacturers ratings, we found that CFL lamps used about 4 ½  times … Continue reading

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Fluorescents-3: Not as bright as you think

Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) are mandated for the US market starting in January 2012.   These bulbs certainly have good press;  they are reputed to do wonderful things, nice green attributes.   Here, we discuss probably the most serious problem with the … Continue reading

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