June 8, 2010
The phasing out of incandescent light bulbs in the EU is due to end in 2011 and many people are worried about giving up their beloved bulbs. However, in this article I will detail some of the common myths that are associated with energy saving light bulbs and tell you the facts so you can […]
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June 7, 2010
19 nine-volt batteries are used to power a compact fluorescent lamp. Since these lamps internally rectify the AC to DC and then raise voltage with high-frequency switching, feeding them with 170 VDC should do the trick. Beware: this lamp is rated for 220 VAC, not 120 VAC. For 120 VAC lamps, 10 to 12 batteries […]
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