Re: What did you do today lighting wise? « Reply #1140 on: May 09, 2022, 12:41:58 PM » Author: Econolite03
You ‘gals’ are from Europe yet you don’t know Pink Floyd? That’s it… Gemma + LED Retrofit = awesomeness.
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	Re: What did you do today lighting wise? « Reply #1143 on: May 11, 2022, 10:11:43 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
Replaced the last of my 100w equiv. Feit daylight filament style LEDs over my drive way   I actually got around 7,500 hrs. from this POS running D2D for 2 years , 7 months !!   Longest lasting one yet !! The replacement is an Ecosmart version which is 100 lumens brighter (1,600L) and used 1 watt less ! (15w vs 16w) . So far , I've had great luck from the Ecosmart lamps...We'll see !!!
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	Re: What did you do today lighting wise? « Reply #1145 on: May 26, 2022, 10:41:08 AM » Author: thelightingman
Yesterday I got a 39 watt CMH pendant light from my local ReStore for $10. It had a brand new lamp in it but the ballast was bad. Luckily I had another one of those pendant lights I had gotten from that same ReStore so I stole the ballast out of it. The light works perfectly now and is quite bright.
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	Re: What did you do today lighting wise? « Reply #1146 on: May 28, 2022, 09:29:09 PM » Author: 108CAM
A few days ago I went on a train trip to pick up 2 unboxed but NOS 175w MV Holophane ceiling mount fixtures. Normally I wouldn't go by train to pick up lights but because it was only $50 for both, I couldn't pass. Apart from some rain, everything worked out and before I knew it, I was back on the train going home. I'm glad I went outside of rush/peak hour because it meant I could sit the 2 bags and box with the lights on the seats which was good due to how heavy they were.
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Fluro starter pings combined with a 50hz ballast hum and blinking tubes is music to my ears.

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Total incidents since joining LG: 18
Lamps accidently broken or smashed: 15
Ballast explosions/burnouts: 3

	Re: What did you do today lighting wise? « Reply #1147 on: May 30, 2022, 12:03:22 AM » Author: Bulbman256
Changed a couple lamps today, even saw one arc between the filament gap and managed to get a good photo of it while on.
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	Re: What did you do today lighting wise? « Reply #1149 on: May 30, 2022, 01:23:35 AM » Author: bulb_tester2009
Our delivery will be restored the day after tomorrow, and some fluorescent tubes and ballasts will arrive (including my coveted Philips SL*9 CFL)
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	Re: What did you do today lighting wise? « Reply #1150 on: June 02, 2022, 07:06:01 PM » Author: 108CAM
I lugged 2 Sylvania Batwings home using a flatbed shopping cart. It was very tiring due to how heavy the lights are but was very much worth it in the end
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Fluro starter pings combined with a 50hz ballast hum and blinking tubes is music to my ears.

Rest in Peace Electronic Lamp Manufacturers of Australia
1925-2002

Bring back the AJF Zodiacs!

Total incidents since joining LG: 18
Lamps accidently broken or smashed: 15
Ballast explosions/burnouts: 3

	Re: What did you do today lighting wise? « Reply #1151 on: June 02, 2022, 08:38:05 PM » Author: Molly
Had to change my lizard's basking bulb because it blew out.
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	Re: What did you do today lighting wise? « Reply #1153 on: June 03, 2022, 02:16:55 AM » Author: Silverliner
Enjoying the 30 NOS Westinghouse Super Bulbs that I got off eBay for $35. 29 60w and 1 100w.
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	Re: What did you do today lighting wise? « Reply #1154 on: June 03, 2022, 02:23:32 AM » Author: 108CAM
Some of the lighting related stuff I've done recently I dug out some light bulbs I packed for a house move that never happened. I accidently broke a bulb but am not upset as it was burnt out prior to shattering. I've started restoring and cleaning up my Sylvania Batwings I built my first prototype for a vertical fluorescent column light And lastly, I've gained a bit more confidence with metal halide lamps and plan to run up a 70w MH lamp then hopefully have the confidence to fire up my Batwings.
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Fluro starter pings combined with a 50hz ballast hum and blinking tubes is music to my ears.

Rest in Peace Electronic Lamp Manufacturers of Australia
1925-2002

Bring back the AJF Zodiacs!

Total incidents since joining LG: 18
Lamps accidently broken or smashed: 15
Ballast explosions/burnouts: 3