"Decade" CF Bulbs [RE-wrenches]

[info at backwoodssolar.com]

For what its worth, with DC CF lights, against my own expectations, we have
had solid reliability with the China made Solsum 12 volt CF lights (some
under Stecca name too I think). These are 7 and 11 watt units with ballast
in base as compact as an AC Osram. They start solidly and seem to last well.
Only one return in about 3 or 4 years of sales at $20 each. Wholesale
available from Schott Applied Power.
Steve Willey, Backwoods Solar Electric Systems www.backwoodssolar.com


----- Original Message -----
From: Carl Emerson <freepower at freepower.co.nz>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 1:57 AM
Subject: Re: "Decade" CF Bulbs [RE-wrenches]


> >
> > It lasted about 14 hours, thought I should mention it was powered by a
> > Trace U series inverter (mod-square).
> >
> > Kurt Nelson
> >
>
> Just to say that over here we stick to Osram made in Germany with a 15000
> hour life. They are reliable and work well on SW inverters.
>
> There are many brands available with only 6000-8000 hour life and they are
> cheaper, but not half as cheap as the Osram.
>
> So far we have not found an Asian product that compares.
>
> Cheers
>
> Carl Emerson
> Manager
> FREEPOWER LTD.  "Harnessing Natural Energy"  Auckland, NEW ZEALAND.
>
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