Re: CFL database

[RickH <passport@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Jan 2, 1:18=A0pm, nob...@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston) wrote:
> I stumbled across this while looking for data on CFL Power Factors and Tot=
al
> Harmonic Distortion. Some of you may find it helpful.
>
> http://director.lrc.rpi.edu/FMPro?-db=3DCFLscrewbase%20NLPIP.fp3&-lay=3DF.=
..
>
> While this source is tooting its own horn, this does give a brief
> explanation of why PF & THD are important to the utility companies.
>
> http://www.ecobulb.com/nz/Reasons.htm
>
> This also touches on the same points.
>
> http://www.gelighting.com/na/business_lighting/education_resources/li...
>
> AFAIK, there are no mandatory limits for either PF or THD in the USA. The =
GE
> whitepaper indicates this was the case as late as 2007 when the paper was
> written.
>
> Note that the GE paper says, "Lighting has historically consumed 17% of al=
l
> electricity sold in the United States.", citing an EPA source. While this =
is
> higher than the DOE figures I've cited, it's still difficult to see how a
> switch to CFLs will save 22% or more as claimed by the proponents. I'll
> stick with my figures.
>
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I use old light bulbs for target practice, they pop real nice and sit
up in some holes I drilled through a board.  I guess it's not a good
idea to start shooting these mercury ones then.