Re: N:Vision CFL's

["Robert Green" <ROBERT_GREEN1963@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Dave Houston" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Robert Green" <ROBERT_GREEN1963@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >Don't count on answers this weekend.  It belongs to the IRS.  )-:
>
> I'm interested in your light meter numbers. Don Klipstein (Great Internet
> Lightbulb Page) says most CFLs he has measured put out significantly less
> light than claimed. He doesn't say that about the n:vision ones but he did
> note that they buzzed.
>
> It would also be of interest to know what your Kill A Watt says for Power
> Factor.

The Luna Pro hasn't been used for years.  Twenty or more.  I *think* I know
where it is and it's NOT with the W-2's that need processing!!!

I've never used the KilloWatt for PF readings.  Any tricks, tips or traps?
There was an interesting comment on the Wiki discussion page about what
might happen if all the lighting loads in the US went from incandescent to
fluorescent.

As I was looking at my desk full of new bulbs I realized there are lots and
lots of tests to perform.  Base up v. base down.  Radio interference.  One
thing I have found very compelling as a test of comparative illumination is
to deliberately seriously underexpose a frame that's focused on two lamps in
bare sockets against white wall.  The "bloom" around each lamp becomes very
apparent, with the brighter lamp's "white" area being conspicuously larger.
The sensor in my Nikon is pretty closely adjusted to match human vision.

My most pressing interest is to figure out why the porch light won't turn
off remotely!  I have a number of similiar wall switches that I will test,
including those that have easily accessible outlets on the same circuit leg.

Jeff, what happens if I stack 2 XTB's together?  (Just kidding!)

Tax time.

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Bobby G.