> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jinx [SMTP:joecolquitt@CLEAR.NET.NZ]
> Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 10:07 AM
> To:   PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:      Re: [EE] Phase control dimming on a cheap pic
>
> > use a high efficiency bulb. They provide more light, last longer and
> > produce less heat. Because of this you can usually use the highest
> > wattage one you can obtain in any desk lamp. The worst things
> > about them is the shape and price
>
> But would they still blow on turn-on ? Quite happy with a 60W spot
> and it's not too hot. Just fed up replacing the damn things
>
Not, at least not in my experience.  They do seem to last a very long time,
but they are just compact flourescents so you have to put up with the "cold"
light, although they do seem to be better than standard tubes.  Those spot
lights don't last long at all, I was forever replacing the ones I had in my
bedroom, and they aren't cheap.

Mike

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