Jinx, typical compact fluorescent bulbs have color temperatures of around
2700K to 3200K (Warm White) which is closer to tungsten bulbs which range
from 2100K to 3200K. Typical `bluish' Daylight fluorescent tubes are 6400K.
Another thing about compact fluorescents is the use of a solid-state ballast
which eliminates the annoying flicker in addition to the energy savings.

   - Tom

At 01:01 PM 7/4/01 +1200, Jinx wrote:
> I wrote:
>>    Olin, due to the power crisis here in the West, the two local
>> Portland, OR power companies are giving away coupons for free
>> compact flourescent bulbs. I've been using them for quite awhile
>> to not only cut down energy and get longer life, but to keep the
>> wasted heat down during the hot summer nights.
>>
>>    - Tom
>
>How do you find the colour ? Bluey ? No different ? Something
>you just get used to ?


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Tom Handley
New Age Communications
Since '75 before "New Age" and no one around here is waiting for UFOs ;-)

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