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Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by TimBikes, Nov 22, 2006.

  1. TimBikes

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    Instructions for converting a halogen light to Fluorescent. Even with 3 fluorescent bulbs it should only use about 40 watts vs. 300. It's also less of a fire hazard.
     
    #1 TimBikes, Nov 22, 2006
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    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Of course you could always just purchase the CF torch directly. They've been available for years.... or am I Missing something?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Nov 21 2006, 09:33 PM) [snapback]352902[/snapback]</div>
    They are $40 bucks a piece at Home Depot. This costs a couple of bucks each. Plus you can re-use the old lamp housing. You know, reduce, re-use, recycle. Right? <_<
     
    #3 TimBikes, Nov 22, 2006
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    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TimBikes @ Nov 21 2006, 09:42 PM) [snapback]352904[/snapback]</div>
    Ah. That's what I missed - already *having* one of those halogen units. I tossed mine about 15 years ago after the dead flies started bursting into flames. I'm all for recycle/reuse!

    Here's the difference in heat output:
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Nov 21 2006, 09:51 PM) [snapback]352907[/snapback]</div>
    Ah - now your post makes sense to me! I already have several halogens - so I am thinking about switching them out. Cheers.
     
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    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Nov 21 2006, 10:05 PM) [snapback]352909[/snapback]</div>
    It's close.

    But it needs to be antique brass and dimmable. And brighter to begin with.

    But it's close!
     
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    Hey Darelldd,

    Where is the LED conversion?!!!! :)
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Nov 22 2006, 01:51 AM) [snapback]352907[/snapback]</div>
    That's a feature. You don't want those dead flies just piling up. :D

    Tom
     
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