[Jukebox-list] Wurlitzer 700 illumination

[David Breneman]

--- Mark Nelson <frequencydip at mac.com> wrote:

> I however use 4W CFLs to replace all 15w bulbs, they run much
> cooler  
> are about 50% brighter and uses less electricity putting less load
> on  
> your wiring and electrical system, not to mention they never burn
> out  
> well not never but they last about 10 times longer than a  
> incandescent bulb.

But, as I believe was covered here a while ago, they produce
far more UV radiation, which can damage plastic more than heat,
and they have been known to fail catastrophically, which
frequently means the ballast "blows up."


David Breneman         david_breneman at yahoo.com

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