> You could try compact flourescents Olin, I considered replacing filaments with fluorescents for just the reasons you outlined. It does make sense (although some people just don't like them). I have to admit to some out and out bloody-mindedness with the filament bulbs - I just got so sick of the damn things blowing I just had to try something and "get my own back". So far the resistors have been a very good investment -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads