RHF wrote:
On May 30, 11:06 pm, Bill 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
.

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.

The local Walmart has the 'equivalent' 60, 75
and 100 Watt CFL Bulbs by Lights of America
for $ 0.92 each. {Bright White& Warm White}

While the GE Reveal CFLs sell for $10 for a pair.

-note- the Lights of America CFL Bulbs now have
the same basic RFI Warning.
* Move the Radio or move the CFL if you have RFI.

Most of the time it is the Electronics that make up the
Starter and the Ballast that are the source of the RFI
not the actual CFL Light Bulb Element {Tube}.

~ RHF
.
I think the most interference is between 10 and 100 kHz. Beyond that it
drops off quickly. Never been an issue here. I can get KUZZ 24/7.