[Boatanchors] CFLs

[J. Forster]

Any CFL has a spectrum that is nothing like Plankian (Black Body
Radiation). And they are nowhere near "white" They are all full of giant
spikes and useless for evaluating colors.

-John

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> The Philips branded CFLs are available
> in "warm white" which approaches the
> same color as an incandescent bulb
> and a much whiter version, "daylight" (?).
>
> I don't have any of the "whiter"
> versions here to note the actual shade
> Philips calls 'em.
>
> 73
> Sheldon
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jack Taylor <jack at n7oo.com>
> Date: Thursday, December 30, 2010 10:15 pm
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] CFLs
>
>> My experience with CFL's is not nearly as extensive as some on
>> here but I've
>> found
>> the 99 cent variety to have a harsh light, take a couple of
>> seconds to
>> ignite and to
>> sometimes fail within a year.  Had much better luck with the GE
>> brand sold
>> by
>> Wal Mart.  These ignite almost instantaneously, have a pleasant
>> glow and
>> thus far
>> after a year, no failures (yet).  I've not noticed any RFI.
>>
>> Jack - N7OO
>>
>
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