Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, 
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:

<Big snip>
> using a "Lights of America" compact fluorescent light
> that is said to have the equivalent output of a 100
> watt standard light bulb.
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Paul,
I'd be wary of "Lights of America" products left un-
attended for long periods.  I've had three out of
five fail - some after a few weeks, some lasted for
several months.  The most recent failure was preceeded
by a gradual dimming and then the unmistakable smell
of HOT insulation.

Lighting is a hot topic of discussion in one of my
other hobbies, model railroading.  There is universal
agreement among "Light of America" purchasers that
they represent a safey hazard.

The local Home Depot has had so many returned that
they no longer will sell them.  Now they're showing
up at Sam's Club!

My entire house is now outfitted with "energy saving"
light bulbs.  Except now they're Phillips or GE.

Thanks for all your efforts,
Steve T.