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    Default 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by GraemeCook View Post
    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
    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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