Jinx wrote:
>
> > What I'm *really* interested in is a head-to-
> > head test against a "resistored" bulb ... (already
> > *knowing* all the factors involved ...)
>
> I'm sure the bulb manufacturers have that data. Whether
> you can get it is another matter. A reasonably small test
> sample might do, maybe a dozen bulbs and a PIC to run
> the switching. My guess is that a combination of resistor
> +soft-start (electronic or using an in-rush suppressor)
> would extend the life-time of a bulb 10's of times for very
> little outlay. If the bulbs I've got resistored popped today
> I wouldn't care - made my money back many times already


Hi Jinx, hey I wonder if you could put something
in the switchboard on the lighting circuit, most
houses here have one or two lighting-only circuits.
Maybe a decent inductor after the "lights" fuse
would work for all lights on the circuit, as the
inrush currents will generally occur at separate
times... :o)
-Roman

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