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New Dangers with the newer CFLs
Tuicemen:
With all the hype of the new CFLs I thought I'd through out this tidbit!
New Concerns Raised Over CFL Bulbs
Are they fire hazards? ???
If it doesn't state on the package that you can use it in your situation, or your in doubt don't buy them! ;)
Updated Jan 14 2011 to fix link. It now points to the news article's new location!
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Brian H:
I can say with 100%l experience :o Yes :o it can happen. Want to guess how I know? Yes I had one do basically the samething. Just not quite as charred. Found no light in one of my table lamps and was greeted by a charred base around one of the tube entries and a burned electronics parts smell.
HA Dave:
The article stated; "CFL bulbs shouldn't be used in track, recessed...... " It didn't mention covered ceiling fixtures... which I have always shy-ed away from with CFL's.
Tuicemen:
I had meant to post this earlier before it happend to anyone else
I finally found time and got
sadly Brian H has already experienced one!
Hope the bulb was to only thing charred Brian! ???
Another very good point Dave! ;)
--- Quote from: Dave_x10_L --- It didn't mention covered ceiling fixtures... which I have always shy-ed away from with CFL's.
--- End quote ---
On a positive side I've been using CFLs since they first came out (over 10 years now) with out experiencing this, so the event is rare!
How ever the pigtail type bulbs are a newer design! ::)
birdzeye:
I know this is an old thread but is this problem with CFLs still true?
Are they still OK to use with x10 socket rockets?
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