Re: [IRCA] noise issue update

["Martin Foltz" <martinfoltz@xxxxxxx>]

I have CFLs in my radio room and they don't generate noise. They are the
single bulb replacements. I also have some that are inside of the larger
flood type lights and those do emit noise. So those go off when listening.

The reason the power companies want us to switch is they can only produce so
much electricity and they're running out of capacity. So instead of building
new power plants they're trying to reduce consumption per household so that
they can build more homes and still provide service. It's not really about
us saving money.

I have also noticed that they don't last that long. I just hope most people
will dispose of them properly and I also hope that they find something
better in the future.

Martin Foltz
Mission Viejo CA


> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:24:48 -0500
> From: Tim Kridel
> To: <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise issue update
> 
> I've been using CFLs for about 10 years and have never noticed an
> increase
> in QRM. In fact, I have six in my shack, and two are less than a foot
> from
> my radios.
> 
> CFLs do seem to make a significant dent in electricity consumption when
> there's a house full of them. The downside is that in my experience,
> they
> don't last anywhere near the advertised lifespan of several years,
> regardless of whether they're a name brand or store brand.
> 
> I've gotten quite a few $5 Home Depot gift cards after complaining to
> manufacturers, but I'm starting to believe that CFLs are a waste of
> money
> because they don't last long enough for the energy savings to surpass
> the
> price premium. I hope LEDs are better, but I'm not holding my breath.


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