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Koi-lo wrote:


"Larry Blanchard" wrote
Perusing the web the other day, I came across compact fluorescent
sockets that could be screwed into an incandescent socket. Both
inline and square pin versions.

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These screw-in fluorescent bulbs work great in incandescent reflectors
and save a lot of money. There's also a lot less heat to deal with.

I must not be very clear - I'm talking about adaptors, not bulbs. See
my response to another poster.

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Got you now........why not just buy a new ballast and wiring / socket
assembly...thats made for square pin or straight pin PC's.
Hellolights.com has some on special. Ballast will power up a pin type
PC and handle PC bulbs of 24 thru 65 watts in power for $24.00 That
assembly comes with standard square pin configuration but a straight
pin configuratin plug is only about $3.00 more for replacememnt
socket.

They also have 7/9 watt and 13 watt retro asemblies compelete with
your choice of bulbs, and reflector included for about $15.




On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 16:13:46 -0800, Larry Blanchard
wrote:
Roy wrote:

Coral life makes them, and thewre is some brand sold in wal mart whose
name I do not recall.

No, you're thinking about the screw-in compact fluorescents. The ones
that come with threads that fit an incandescent socket. That's not
what I'm talking about, although I've used those.

A regular compact fluorescent has either 4 pins in a straight line, or 4
pins in a rectangular arrangement. It won't screw in to anything.
What I saw was an adaptor that did screw into a regular socket and then
you could plug in the 4 pin compact bulb.

Did that clarify what I'm talking about?

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"Larry Blanchard" wrote in message
...
A regular compact fluorescent has either 4 pins in a straight line, or 4
pins in a rectangular arrangement. It won't screw in to anything.
What I saw was an adaptor that did screw into a regular socket and then
you could plug in the 4 pin compact bulb.

Did that clarify what I'm talking about?
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I would think any electrical supply house would carry these if you can't get
them at ACE, Home Depot or Lowe's electrical depts.
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orry link is not workin ... try this one ...
http://www.eurolux.co.za/product.asp



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Roy wrote:

Got you now........why not just buy a new ballast and wiring / socket
assembly...thats made for square pin or straight pin PC's.
Hellolights.com has some on special. Ballast will power up a pin type
PC and handle PC bulbs of 24 thru 65 watts in power for $24.00 That
assembly comes with standard square pin configuration but a straight
pin configuratin plug is only about $3.00 more for replacememnt
socket.

Well, you're talking $24 "on special" as opposed to $6.23 for the
adaptor. The adaptor is only good for 23 watts, so your route is the
way to go if you need more than that.

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The screw-in compact flourescent light bulbs are also available in
full spectrum as well as daylight around 6400 dK. I've made a couple
of strip lights for my kids' aquariums using them and the plant growth
was wonderful. I used a length of white plastic rain gutter, spray
painted the outside black, added two end caps, screwed in a two bulb
holder with a chain pull, screwed in the two bulbs and made a
respectable looking and highly functional appliance for less than 10
bucks. Not counting the price of the bulbs, which run from $5 - $10
each - the full spectrum and daylight versions are available in
gardening catalogs. Like this one
http://www.charleysgreenhouse.com/in...2=-99&cid3=-99

Mr. Gardener


On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 14:03:16 -0600, "Koi-lo"
wrote:


"Larry Blanchard" wrote in message
...
Perusing the web the other day, I came across compact fluorescent
sockets that could be screwed into an incandescent socket. Both inline
and square pin versions.

Seems like this would be another path to some cheap lighting. Has
anyone else seen or used these?
==========================
These screw-in fluorescent bulbs work great in incandescent reflectors and
save a lot of money. There's also a lot less heat to deal with.

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In article ,
Larry Blanchard wrote:
Perusing the web the other day, I came across compact fluorescent
sockets that could be screwed into an incandescent socket. Both inline
and square pin versions.

Seems like this would be another path to some cheap lighting. Has
anyone else seen or used these?

Yup, for years. They suck. Having said that I still use them in
some places.

They suck because they emit lihgt in a radial pattern. Like a ilght
buld which ic of course why they're made that way. Now, compare them
to a fluorescent tube, and think where that puts the light compared
to a screw in.

More note he http://aquaria.net/articles/lighting/screwin/


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Coral life makes them, and thewre is some brand sold in wal mart whose
name I do not recall.

No, you're thinking about the screw-in compact fluorescents. The ones
that come with threads that fit an incandescent socket. That's not
what I'm talking about, although I've used those.

A regular compact fluorescent has either 4 pins in a straight line, or 4

"Biax" - German.

pins in a rectangular arrangement.

Japanese.

It won't screw in to anything.
What I saw was an adaptor that did screw into a regular socket and then
you could plug in the 4 pin compact bulb.

What bulb does it light up? Ballasts are very specific. If it takes a 7-13
was tube (PL90?) then I've got those. They'ye ok for small tanks. 5 gal or so.

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I would think any electrical supply house would carry these if you can't get
them at ACE, Home Depot or Lowe's electrical depts.

Don't guess.


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In article ,
Mr. Gardener wrote:
The screw-in compact flourescent light bulbs are also available in
full spectrum as well as daylight around 6400 dK. I've made a couple
of strip lights for my kids' aquariums using them and the plant growth
was wonderful. I used a length of white plastic rain gutter, spray

Yeah I tried that too. The rain gutter turns brown and brittle over
time from the heat of the lamp. When I need to do this I use a standard
black aquaruim hood made to take incandescents and scew in as many 23W
daylight bulbs as I can (you can usually add a couple more byt adding
another incandescent fitting.

Keep in mind the refelctor in a fluorescent setup is going to give you
almost half your light as it reflects the light that's otherwise waster
because it's pointing the wrong direction (down, not up). So, a good bet
would be to to go a hydroponics shop and get the heat and moisture resistant
mylar and urethane glue it to the inside of the canopy.

Like this:
http://images.aquaria.net/hw/lights/screwins/

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