Re: Does an automatic shutoff energy saver light switch exist?

["Steve Lockridge" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

tester@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Take a photocell and connect it to a timer, and connect the timer to a
> very loud alarm that can be heard for miles, such as the ones that
> cities use for tornados.  It works like this.  The photocell senses
> the light which turns on the timer.  If the timer runs for lets say 10
> minutes, it flips on the alarm. That alarm will deafen anyone nearby,
> and not only the kids know they are about to get the worst spanking in
> history, but you are alerted that you need to arm the electronic,
> remote controlled spanking paddle, which of course has electronic
> sensors built in, so that it delivers the most painful spanking but
> without leaving any permanent scars or bruises.  When all is complete
> and done, consider this: The electricity saved by shutting off the
> lights is used to spank the hell out of the kid that left the switch
> on.  This is the ultimate in justice.
>
> I must say this.  Since your parents had to yell at you for not
> turning off lights, and your kids are doing it now, this proves it's
> hereditary.  You passed this harmful and wasteful gene onto your
> children.  Remember this as you spank them, and be sure you place
> yourself in the spanking machine after the kids are well done or
> beaten raw.  You too deserve a major whalloping.

You know, some people want to make that spanking thing illegal.  Maybe
they have a plan to control all of the juvenile delinquents that will
be created by prohibiting parents from disciplining their children
properly.

I have a question about turning lights on and off.  I have been told
that leaving a light on maximizes its life and turning it on and off
frequently will shorten its life.  Is this true?  My background is in
transformers and it is better to leave them running than to shut them
off.  Of course, we're talking about several thousand volts versus a
120V light bulb.  Thanks.

Steve Lockridge
Manager
Alfa Transformer Company
http://www.alfatransformer.com