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21st November 2006, 11:26 AM #1
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Energy saver bulbs in party lights?
Just wanting the information at the moment.
Is it safe, legal, worthwhile to replace party light bulbs [25W] with the energy saver bulb[s] rated at 15-20W. The cable says max 250W which equals 10 x 25w incandescent bulbs.
My thought was that at some stage in the future I could have call for a "string" of party lights over some machines - but to provide better light - to use the energy saver bulbs which give off an equivalent of 75 - 100W of light but to still use them safely in the already set up cable.
Any thoughts?
Regards,
Bob
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21st November 2006, 11:30 AM #2
You should have no problems as you will be drawing less current than the incandesant globes.
Only prob might be the initial flash up but wouldn't expect it to be a problem.
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21st November 2006, 11:34 AM #3
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You could do it Bob but if were my shed I'd be looking at installing a couple of extra fluorescent fittings.
Dan
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22nd November 2006, 11:13 AM #4
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Thanks for the info Benny and Dan.
- Dan, I do have fluros running on wires across the shed as well as some fixed. The thought for the above question was for a temporary fix in another location where I had to be.
Regards,
Bob
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23rd November 2006, 08:08 PM #5
Hi Bob
Should work OK, but will you have enough need for them to justify the capital cost?
Remember, energy saver globes are a type of fluorescent light and in an industrial setting should always be installed in pairs, otherwise the flashing may cause operating machinery to appear to be stationary.
Cheers
Graeme
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24th November 2006, 11:26 AM #6
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Thanks, I was aware of the potential problems of flashing. As to the cost - umm - being careful with $$ as I am [cheapskate] - I was looking at temporarily removing them from other areas
and returning them when finished.
Essentially, I was simply looking at the feasability of it.
regards,
Bob
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