Eric Walker <eric.wal...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Using incandescent lights is economic lunacy. Even with cold fusion it >> would be crazy, especially in commercial apps. >> > > That makes sense. I draw a big distinction between compact fluorescents > and LEDs. LEDs are not bad at all; in fact, I kind of like them. CFLs > make my eyes hurt and make everything less vibrant looking. > Yes, they have made great progress in recent years improving the spectrum of LEDs. I bought one the other day marked "Daylight." It is uncanny how white it is. I do not think they will improve CFLs. I think that technology is on its way out, to be replaced with LEDs. Another kind of light source I really have a hard time with is sodium > vapor. San Jose, which is just a 45 minute drive from where I live on a > good day, uses this for their street lamps. > I hate, hate, HATE those things! I should join the International Dark-Sky Society. http://www.darksky.org/ - Jed