[Boatanchors] CFLs made in Hungary

[sdaitch at kuw.ibb.gov]

We've had a couple of battery powered 
emergency lamps that used two tubes, but
the tubes were simply miniature versions
of the two foot and four foot tubes.

As I noted to Steve, I guess I've just lead 
either a sheltered or cheap life, since I'd
never seen the Biax based CFLs until checking
the CFLs in the hardware store today.

Thanks, and 73
Sheldon

----- Original Message -----
From: D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk at hotmail.com>
Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011 6:07 pm
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] CFLs made in Hungary

> 
> 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.
> 
> * * * * * * * * * * *
> * 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 *
> * (Since 30 Nov 53) *
> * Oklahoma City, OK *
> * USAF, Ret (61-81) *
> * * * * * * * * * * *
> 
> 
> 
> > 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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