Posts Tagged ‘Lighting’

Correction: CFL – Compact fluorescent Light

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Correction: Oops, I messed up. Lights of America does not make their Lights in America. Thanks Bill, This has taught me to do more research… I must have read something wrong somewhere.

Sent to Lights of America:

Hello,

Please forward to concerned parties.
I recently ran an article about your CFL Twister style bulbs being made in the usa. I find out today that this is incorrect. I should have inquired, further, prior to running the article, this is my fault.
I respectfully request that you adjust your Company Info page (http://www.lightsofamerica.com/en/Company%20Info.aspx) to reflect this. It currently states “We are proud to be the only ‘US Made’ Twister style compact fluorescent lamp in the United States.”
I have no problem with where you make your products, in fact I appreciate that you do what you do. But don’t claim to be an American manufacturer when you are not.
Sincerely,
-Ryan
I’m a big fan of Science Friday on NPR. IRA has a Great article about something I’ve experienced in the past. Failing CFL.  I’ve had the best luck with GE brand. Stay away from the no name brands.

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Matthews Fan Co.

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Matthews Fan Co has some very unique looking fans. The little fans orbit around the center axis to provide air movement in 360 degrees.

Matthews Fan Co Selection one

Matthews Fan Co Selection two

∞Matthews Fan Co

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Leatherman Serac 1-LED Flashlight

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New Contender in the lighting for the Camping Backpack, which was Maglite LED 2AA Mentioned here.

The Leatherman 831060 Serac 1-LED Flashlight Uses one AAA battery making it about half the size of the Maglite LED 2AA.

Features:

  • 6 Lumens
  • 11 hrs Battery Life (Tested with AAA Alkaline Battery)
  • 5mm LED
  • 6061-T6 Hard-anodized Aluminum Body
  • 6061-T6 Hard-anodized Aluminum Bezel
  • Machined Aluminum Reflector
  • Tail Switch
  • White Light
  • AAA Battery (Included)
  • -32F/+140F Temperature Resistant
  • Water Resistant: IPX8 Static Immersion Test
  • Pocket Clip, Lanyard Ring
  • Humidity Resistant
  • Corrosion Resistant
  • Shock Resistant
  • Power Management Circuitry for Steady Light Output
  • 10-year Warranty (Does Not Include Battery)

Measurements:

  • Beam Diameter: 1 ft. (spot) / 6 ft. (corona) at 5 ft.
  • 3.23 in | 8.2 cm
  • 1 oz | 28.3 g
  • Regulatory Compliance: RoHs and CE

My favorite features include the 10 year warranty, and Pocket clip.  ROHS is nice too

∞Leatherman Lights

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