I didn’t get any woodworking done on this project yesterday. But I did do something productive. I ordered the lamp sockets I will use.
I’m using the Leviton 6151 Full Range Electro-Mechanical Incandescent Lampholder Socket Dimmer. It lets you use standard incandecent bulbs and dims them thru the full range. I found them at PlumberSurplus.com for $12 each. Could have ordered thru Amazon but shipping was a lot higher for some reason…
Well, thanks for checking in and I hope to have some real progress soon.
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Herb
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HoBoMoNK
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#1 posted 742 days ago
I like it, but…
The term “standard incandecent bulbs” is about to meet the same fate as “standard rotary dial telephones.” :)
Just saying…
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#2 posted 742 days ago
HoboMonk,
I’m all for more efficient alternatives for lighting but the many drawbacks to CFLs and LEDs convince me they are not the the solution as currently designed. I believe the Congress overstepped when they “outlawed” incandecent bulbs. I hope that our society gets a little more sanity in this area in the not to distant future and moves to open the market back up for the lowly incandecent bulb.
Not trying to start a ideological argument.
BTW, these lamps will be using tubular style bulbs that are sold as speciality items which I believe are not affected by the law that’s killing the “standard” incandecent.
Thanks for checking in and I do appreciate your comment.
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Herb
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Luke
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#3 posted 742 days ago
Interesting tidbid, in college, my business law professor (of all people) started and runs plumbersurplus.com
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