Re: Hello from central North Carolina « Reply #1 on: September 11, 2019, 11:25:39 AM » Author: sox35
Hi and welcome to LG from a rather cold North-West Scotland I can agree with you about LED's, not had any experience of induction lamps but I do like incandescents, especially the big ones. I've just acquired a lovely old GE 1500W one, which unusually for an American lamp is 250V. Take care and hope to hear more from you soon
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	Re: Hello from central North Carolina « Reply #2 on: September 11, 2019, 11:46:12 AM » Author: rjluna2
Welcome aboard, Metal Halide Boy
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	Re: Hello from central North Carolina « Reply #4 on: September 11, 2019, 05:04:43 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
Welcome to LG Metal Halide Boy ! I personally have a love hate relationship with LED , I love how it saves me money on electricity around the house, but HATE the fact that it's taking away lots of cool vintage lighting. No issues with Incandescent but not a fan of Induction !
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	Re: Hello from central North Carolina « Reply #5 on: September 11, 2019, 07:02:40 PM » Author: fluorescent lover 40
Welcome to Lighting-Gallery.net!
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	Re: Hello from central North Carolina « Reply #7 on: September 12, 2019, 06:46:14 PM » Author: sox35
Quote from: GE101R on September 12, 2019, 06:44:20 PM 52 degrees isn't that bad. I lived in Plattsburg NY once and it was COLD!  Now 52 °F Cool. Feels Like: 48 °F Forecast: 61 / 50 °F Wind: 12 mph ↑ from West It's cold enough for me, I get the shivers anywhere below 70°   And I've just realised I got my easts and wests mixed up, I meant of course north-east, I have just been officially slapped around the head by my other half who's lived here for 30+ years
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	Re: Hello from central North Carolina « Reply #9 on: September 13, 2019, 11:00:08 PM » Author: MVMH_99
Hello and welcome!  Awesome to have another young enthusiast here!  I can relate to you in terms of your like for lighting and electrical wiring - I've been playing with plugs since I was ~3 years old (no joke!) .  Fast forward to today (I'm now 20), and my enthusiasm lives on. Like you, I also am a fan of Metal Halide, and still love mercury vapor.  Pains me that MV, along with HID in general, is starting to become a "thing of the past" in many places. Finally, I am also knowledgeable about some aspects of electrical work and enjoy soldering, plus putting together simple wiring.  I'm good at changing outlets, light switches, fixing cords, etc. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any one of us - we'll be happy to assist!
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	Re: Hello from central North Carolina « Reply #11 on: September 17, 2019, 08:44:08 AM » Author: Mandolin Girl
Hiya, welcome from me as well. Hope you enjoy your collection and that street light is soon part of it.
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