TRAIN ROOM LIGHTING

[NW Modeling List]

The cork screw bulbs do give off UV rays according to the GE chemist, but not as much as the tubes.  The cork screw bulbs  will ruin fabrics, photos etc.  Yes, the fluorescent bulbs save $ on the Electric bill, and were designed to lower the electrical usage and to lower the sulfur output by the power plants into the air.  You may save on your electric bill, but over time you will be spending allot more $ replacing the thousand of dollars in your home!  It has been asked that warning labels be place on ALL fluorescent bulbs because of the damage done to your home and even a class action suit because the lighting companies do not warn people of the damage they cause.  It doesn't take a smart person to figure out that a few dollars saved on the electric bill is not worth the thousands to replace you furniture, wallpaper, pictures, or to replace plastic locos, scenery material, etc. on your layout.  I have proof of the damage done when I moved to a new place and tore out the layout.  Then again,  how many of you will throw the fluorescent tubes and bulbs in the trash (if you state allows it).  The mercury would be no different than you dumping your used oil on the ground to seep into our fresh water systems you drink.

Stephen Rineair.

Stephen Rineair
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Jerome

I was looking into getting some of these bulbs but couldn't find any made in the USA. All the ones I saw were made in China. No thanks!

Jim Kehn 

In a message dated 1/6/2008 8:53:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org writes:
  Another interesting, and I hope, continuing discussion.  There are already a few compact fluorescent bulbs
  (the spiral type) which will operate via conventional dimmers.  No doubt that feature will be extended across the full range of wattages to satisfy demand and regulations.  The 'warm-up' time, from my experience, is about 20 to 30 seconds and may be inherent.  Both fluorescent tubes and CFL's are available in different 'color temperatures' for those whose color perception is sharper than mine.

  The real plus for CFL's, from the energy use point of view is that of providing equal brightness from only 20 to 25 percent of the energy consumption of an incandescent, not to mention longer bulb life; years instead of months.  The higher first cost is more than offset by the energy savings.

  Jerome Crosson 





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