[Boatanchors] CFLs made in Hungary

[J. Forster]

The pic is of a replacement lamp tube assembly that plugs into a ballast
base w/ Edison screw.

They are an older design, although possibly still used commercially.

-John

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> 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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