[Boatanchors] CFLs made in Hungary

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

That base looks similar to those of the "tubes"
that are commonly used in compact desk lamps
and even portable battery powered lamps.

I think I have a couple of them around the house
that were spares for lamps that cratered.

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> Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:11:01 +0300
> From: sdaitch at kuw.ibb.gov
> CC: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Boatanchors] CFLs made in Hungary
> 
> I had to make a run up to the Co-op hardware store to
> get some halogen lamps for the living room, so I made
> a little inspection of the CFLs in the store. I found
> some GE Biax based CFLs which are made in Hungary. 
> 
> I don't know if this is end-of-run stock bulbs or 
> recently manufactured stock.
> 
> Note this appears to be a European marketed 
> lamp, as it doesn't have the typical Edison base
> we normally use in the US.
> 
> This site shows a photo of the Biax base:
> 
> http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/344420809/GE_Biax_Energy_Saving_CFL_TE.html
> 
> I seem to recall seeing other CFLs with the normal
> Edison base which were made in Hungary, but that was 
> about two years ago.
> 
> I suppose the CFLs are like so many other products, that is,
> sure, they could be made in the US, but they aren't going to
> be at the same price as the offshore manufactured units.
> 
> 73
> Sheldon 
> WA4MZZ
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: LEE BAHR <pulsarxp at embarqmail.com>
> Date: Friday, February 25, 2011 9:12 pm
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] OT Another Harbor Freight Bargain
> 
> > I know of no CFLs made anywhere except in China. I was told this 
> > is 
> > factual. If you can buy quality CFLs made in the US, please tell 
> > this group 
> > the Brand name and where to buy them. A specific price would be 
> > good to. 
> > Maybe even give the seller's URL. I'd like to buy some today!
> 
> 
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