[TheForge] OT: Government waste

[Walter]

Already invented and available.

https://www.amazon.com/Welding-Helmet-Profile-Batteries-Included/dp/B01FKGQFAM


On 3/22/2017 3:35 PM, Bruce . wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> I'd be interested in what BRANDS of LED lights you've been happy with.
>
> Currently one place I'm using compact fluorescents is in a basement area
> where the fixtures have a limit of 60 W actual energy usage, and 60 W
> incandescent bulbs don't throw enough light.  The funny thing is that using
> compact fluorescents or LED bulbs this way will not >save< energy --
> they'll just provide more light.
>
> I'm not in the least opposed to saving energy, I just resent stupid laws
> with unintended consequences.
>
> While we're talking about lighting -- does anyone know of a BRIGHT light
> (e.g., LED) that can be attached to an auto-darkening welding "helmet" to
> make it easier to see when the arc is off, and which will not be ruined by
> spatter?  I tried a strap-on lamp and (a) it didn't want to stay in place
> and (b) got crudded up by spattered flux (from flux-core welding).  (It
> would have to be lightweight, but could draw its power from a separate
> battery, hung on a belt or in a pocket.)  I could hack such a thing
> together, but have too many projects already...
>
>
> Bruce
> NJ
>
> On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 3:11 PM, jerry Frost <akfrosty at mtaonline.net> wrote:
>
>> The GVT mandate to switch to CFLs was . . . blankety blank thinking. Their
>> own standards for haz mat disposal made cleaning up after a single broken
>> CFL cost thousands.
>>
>> On the gripping claw I love LEDs, I've been changing all the lights in the
>> house out for LEDs as the incandescents burn out. The ceiling fixtures in
>> the living room are rated for two 40 watt bulbs max, with LEDs I get the
>> equivalent of 2oo watts for 36 draw.
>>
>> The first two LED strip lights I hung in the shop cost $53 each but are the
>> equivalent of two 40 watt fluorescents for under 15 draw, they're BRIGHT
>> HOT
>> white and don't care what the temp is. I went out at -22f one morning just
>> to see and they came on as soon as I flipped the switch. The price has come
>> down significantly since I bought the first two, now I can get the same
>> thing for $20 apiece.
>>
>> I do prefer my old incandescents where I want the heat like in the old
>> (yard
>> sale) dorm fridge I keep welding rod in, one 25 watt bulb keeps it a nice
>> 90f on cold days. I know it's not industry spec for keeping welding rod to
>> certification but I haven't needed to make a weld to pass inspection or do
>> a
>> job safety depended on for years so the hot fridge is good enough.
>>
>> Frosty.
>>
>>
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