[TheForge] OT: Government waste

[Bruce .]

Well, that's very nice, but for $30 I'll do it myself.  Probably can rig a
couple of those freebie HF flashlights behind a spatter shield...

Bruce
NJ

On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 5:30 PM, Walter <wmullett at bright.net> wrote:

> 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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