Rather than Continuing to Buy 'Bulbs' ... - Page 6

Roy M · 27-10-2009, 09:08

Different tastes. I think they are beautiful. Low profile, minimal frame, mostly light area. As opposed to teak, or brass, or plastic. Simple slide switches also allow high or low light levels. I have no use for the optional dimmer switch, but it's still an option for those who want "mood" lighting, I suppose.

BStreep: I'm not an engineer, and the precise definition of how bright something is gets determined by my eye, not an international standard. All I can say is that the light output from my CCF lamps FAR EXCEEDS any other light source, in a cabin space, than I have ever seen. I have found only one, more powerful, and equally miserly (in terms of lumens per watt) light source: The HID spotlight (http://www.magnalight.com/pc-1344-11...125-x-125.aspx) but these are too bulky, bright and hot for even my cranky needs for overhead lighting. They are great, however, as powerful deck lights. You mentioned, earlier, that you had not tried CCFs. You should, especially in an area where you find yourself having to work with your hands and need plenty of light to see things clearly. I even have one in my engine compartment. I've never complained that it was too bright for this type of work.

cantxsailor · 27-10-2009, 11:14

My shop is a big old shipping container parked next to the freeway. The security light by the door was going out about every 3 weeks if not sooner. I think it must have been effected by the vibration from the road. I changed to one of the "100watt" equivalent curly bulbs last year and have not had to change bulbs since. The bulbs are physically a bit larger so getting them into the enclosed fixture took a bit of wiggling.

I'm impressed that something that we are being forced to change to is not only more efficient cost wise but works better than did the old style one. Nice change that. Don't tell the government they'll get all upitty............m

James S · 03-11-2009, 23:17

Thanks Pete....I've gone with the I2 Profile Touch....havent recieved them yet but will post something after messing with them.

feelsgood · 04-11-2009, 03:01

ok james will keep an eye out

27-10-2009, 11:14	#2
cantxsailor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston TX Boat: Pacific Seacraft 25 "Turtle" Posts: 195	My shop is a big old shipping container parked next to the freeway. The security light by the door was going out about every 3 weeks if not sooner. I think it must have been effected by the vibration from the road. I changed to one of the "100watt" equivalent curly bulbs last year and have not had to change bulbs since. The bulbs are physically a bit larger so getting them into the enclosed fixture took a bit of wiggling. I'm impressed that something that we are being forced to change to is not only more efficient cost wise but works better than did the old style one. Nice change that. Don't tell the government they'll get all upitty............m __________________ I must go down to the sea again.........

03-11-2009, 23:17	#3
James S Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: I live in Yemen...the boats in Lebenon Boat: 1978 CT48 Arctic Lady Posts: 1,183	Thanks Pete....I've gone with the I2 Profile Touch....havent recieved them yet but will post something after messing with them. __________________ James S/V Arctic Lady

04-11-2009, 03:01	#4
feelsgood Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Morlaix Brittany France blog: theguerns.blogspot.com Boat: Colvic Watson/32ft/Feels Good Posts: 106	led ok james will keep an eye out

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27-10-2009, 09:08	#1
Roy M Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southwestern Yacht Club, San Diego, CA Boat: Searunner 40 trimaran, WILDERNESS Posts: 713	Different tastes. I think they are beautiful. Low profile, minimal frame, mostly light area. As opposed to teak, or brass, or plastic. Simple slide switches also allow high or low light levels. I have no use for the optional dimmer switch, but it's still an option for those who want "mood" lighting, I suppose. BStreep: I'm not an engineer, and the precise definition of how bright something is gets determined by my eye, not an international standard. All I can say is that the light output from my CCF lamps FAR EXCEEDS any other light source, in a cabin space, than I have ever seen. I have found only one, more powerful, and equally miserly (in terms of lumens per watt) light source: The HID spotlight (http://www.magnalight.com/pc-1344-11...125-x-125.aspx) but these are too bulky, bright and hot for even my cranky needs for overhead lighting. They are great, however, as powerful deck lights. You mentioned, earlier, that you had not tried CCFs. You should, especially in an area where you find yourself having to work with your hands and need plenty of light to see things clearly. I even have one in my engine compartment. I've never complained that it was too bright for this type of work.