[bwilson4web]

I have been frustrated with our CFL lights that some run 'forever' and others fail way too often. I've been collecting the failed units but not done any forensics, yet. Then this article came out and I see the answer:

http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-b...agement-design

The CFL are using cheap componets that are too sensitive to heat. So the solution is to examine each CFL fixture and replace or re-engineer the Edison sockets to improve their heat dissipation.

Bob Wilson

[jdenenberg]

From my web site, http://doctord.webhop.net

"Originally we huddled in the dark.
Then we domesticated fire and used candles and oil lamps.
They were replaced by kerosene and gas lamps.
And Edison invented the incandescent bulb.

Now incandescent bulbs are being outlawed
to be replaced by Compact Florescent Lamps (CFL).
Soon CFLs will be outlawed due to the mercury in them
and they will be replaced by LED bulbs.
Then LEDs will be outlawed due to the arsenic in them
and we will be back to candles
Then candles and oil/kerosene/gas lamps will be outlawed due to carbon emissions.
and once again we will huddle in the dark. "

JeffD