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CFLs the Reveal-ing Truth [RFI]
On 05/31/2010 06:55 AM, Joe from Kokomo wrote:
On 05/30/2010 01:53 PM, RHF wrote: Recently bought a 2-Pack of GE Reveal CFL Light Bulbs at Walmart that were rated at 100 Watt 'replacement' and uses only 26 Watts. CFL = Compact Fluorescent Light GE Reveal CFLs are Made in China Ok so on the back of the package GE 'reveals' "This product complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules, but [B-U-T] may cause interference [RFI] to radios, televisions, wireless telephones, and remote controls. * Avoid placing this product [CFL] near these devices. * Do not install this product [CFL] near maritime safety equipment or critical navigation or communication equipment operating between 0.45-30 MHz." and now you know ~ RHF On 5/31/2010 2:06 AM, Bill Baka wrote: For what it is worth. I went into the local Walmart and found generic Chinese bulbs at $.99 and the identical bulbs labeled as GE or some other American name brand at twice or even 5 times the price so all you are getting is the American name and making the CEO a lot of money. I'll bet they laugh all the way to the bank. Well, you may be right...or you may be wrong. You know these bulbs are -identical- how? You've seen the specs for both brands, you've done a comparative chemical analysis of the gas and the phosphor coating inside the bulbs, right? Oh, what's that you say? They both -look- like CFLs so they must be identical? You want to analyze them be my guest. As an aside, got a friend that bought both the Chinese junkers and GE. He claimed the warranty support for GE was great and non-existent for the Chinese. Whoa, big surprise there. Be still my trembling heart. Finally, as to RFI... I've got two GE 3-way CFLs (50-100-150 watt equivalent) very near my stereo receiver. There is subtle (but noticeable) RFI when the receiver on and listening to the FM band. Yes, you would think FM is immune to any amplitude modulated interference, but the RFI IS there and goes away when the CFLs are turned off. Also, bringing a Sony 2010 near the bulbs shows some mild RFI on some frequencies, not all across the bands. If I wasn't so lazy, I would break out the HP spectrum analyzer and take a look. :D You just had to mention a personal spectrum analyzer. Now I'm jealous. The CFL's run hot due 'Probably' to the drive electronics being as cheap as they possibly can. Anyway I think the main source of noise is something else. I unplugged my power strip on the other side of the room and got a little less noise but still well above the Galactic noise level or the receiver's. I bought some new CDL's and replaced the really crummy ones, so it is getting better. The worst offender now is a touch lamp that uses an SCR, but even off it produces noise, again made in China. P.S. Just in case you mistakenly think I am defending GE CEOs, I believe that Neutron Jack Welch should have been put in jail long ago, rather than being feted as a "business hero". |
CFLs the Reveal-ing Truth [RFI]
I use General Electric Reveal 60 Watters Incandesant Light Bulbs.I
probally have enough of them here Ergo to last me quite a while.I am going to buy a LOT more of them too tree fo.My old buddy would say, They will last you the rest of your life! cuhulin |
CFLs the Reveal-ing Truth [RFI]
On May 31, 7:58*am, dave wrote:
bpnjensen wrote: On May 30, 1:53 pm, *wrote: Recently bought a 2-Pack of GE Reveal CFL Light Bulbs at Walmart that were rated at 100 Watt 'replacement' and uses only 26 Watts. CFL = Compact Fluorescent Light GE Reveal CFLs are Made in China Ok so on the back of the package GE 'reveals' "This product complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules, but [B-U-T] may cause interference [RFI] to radios, televisions, wireless telephones, and remote controls. * Avoid placing this product [CFL] near these devices. * Do not install this product [CFL] near maritime safety equipment or critical navigation or communication equipment operating between 0.45-30 MHz." and now you know ~ RHF * . The newer CFLs I have purchased appear to be radio-silent, at least at HF freqs. *Still want LEDs, tho... Fry's has an LED desk lamp for $22. *Kinda bluish but it only uses 3600 mA. Cool! Maybe I'll check that out, thanks! |
CFLs the Reveal-ing Truth [RFI]
I think Office Depot stores sells some LED desk lights too.There are
some Office Depot (also Best Buy stores) stores around here, one of them is about half a mile South of doggy's couch.Next I am floatin around near that Office Depot store, if I think about it, I might stop off there furr ah Looksee. Some scientist people have discovered a way to make Aluminum transparent.Cool! cuhulin |
CFLs the Reveal-ing Truth [RFI]
Joe from Kokomo wrote:
bpnjensen wrote: The newer CFLs I have purchased appear to be radio-silent, at least at HF freqs. Still want LEDs, tho... On 5/31/2010 10:58 AM, dave wrote: Fry's has an LED desk lamp for $22. Kinda bluish but it only uses 3600 mA. You added a zero, right? 3600 ma = 3.6 A X 120 volts = 432 watts. A mighty powerful desk lamp! :-) I shouldn't try to be fancy early in the AM. I meant Milliwatts. |
CFLs the Reveal-ing Truth [RFI]
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CFLs the Reveal-ing Truth [RFI]
On 5/31/2010 2:06 AM, Bill Baka wrote: For what it is worth. I went into the local Walmart and found generic Chinese bulbs at $.99 and the identical bulbs labeled as GE or some other American name brand at twice or even 5 times the price so all you are getting is the American name and making the CEO a lot of money. I'll bet they laugh all the way to the bank. Well, you may be right...or you may be wrong. You know these bulbs are -identical- how? You've seen the specs for both brands, you've done a comparative chemical analysis of the gas and the phosphor coating inside the bulbs, right? Oh, what's that you say? They both -look- like CFLs so they must be identical? On 5/31/2010 1:05 PM, Bill Baka wrote: You want to analyze them be my guest. ME analyze them? YOU were the one shooting from the hip when you said they were -identical-. I just wanted YOU to defend YOUR statement. I am still interested to know why you think they are identical. As an aside, got a friend that bought both the Chinese junkers and GE. He claimed the warranty support for GE was great and non-existent for the Chinese. On 5/31/2010 1:05 PM, Bill Baka wrote: Whoa, big surprise there. Be still my trembling heart. Well, maybe it -was- a big surprise to you, as you blamed it on CEO greed...overlooking the fact that the price differential could be related to a good warranty versus a poor or no warranty. (Not that we don't have an overabundance of corporate greed). :-) |
CFLs the Reveal-ing Truth [RFI]
On 05/31/2010 03:32 PM, Joe from Kokomo wrote:
On 5/31/2010 2:06 AM, Bill Baka wrote: For what it is worth. I went into the local Walmart and found generic Chinese bulbs at $.99 and the identical bulbs labeled as GE or some other American name brand at twice or even 5 times the price so all you are getting is the American name and making the CEO a lot of money. I'll bet they laugh all the way to the bank. Well, you may be right...or you may be wrong. You know these bulbs are -identical- how? You've seen the specs for both brands, you've done a comparative chemical analysis of the gas and the phosphor coating inside the bulbs, right? Oh, what's that you say? They both -look- like CFLs so they must be identical? On 5/31/2010 1:05 PM, Bill Baka wrote: You want to analyze them be my guest. ME analyze them? YOU were the one shooting from the hip when you said they were -identical-. I just wanted YOU to defend YOUR statement. I am still interested to know why you think they are identical. I'm still not going to take the damn things apart and have the wife in a fit. As an aside, got a friend that bought both the Chinese junkers and GE. He claimed the warranty support for GE was great and non-existent for the Chinese. On 5/31/2010 1:05 PM, Bill Baka wrote: Whoa, big surprise there. Be still my trembling heart. Well, maybe it -was- a big surprise to you, as you blamed it on CEO greed...overlooking the fact that the price differential could be related to a good warranty versus a poor or no warranty. (Not that we don't have an overabundance of corporate greed). :-) Tell that to the employees at Kodak who lost their jobs when the film got too expensive and they moved to Mexico. Now the film division is going down anyway. That corporate manager might not get his Porsche. Do I feel sorry for the executive?? Hardly. |
CFLs the Reveal-ing Truth [RFI]
Not exactly light bulbs per se, but Sharp announces Quadtron LED 3D TVs.
http://www.techchee.com Chee, far as I am concerned,,, too much money for the amount of bread. I will wait for Holography TV. Waiting, that will last me the rest of my life too. cuhulin |
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