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>G3XSE Opined with considerable skill:-
>> I have no idea if this is true or not. It may be an old wives tale, or an
>> urban legend, dependant on your point of view.
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>> When first switching on *ANY* flourescent, don't just turn it on, say ok thet
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>> works and turn it off. Leave it on for a few minutes. The reasoning for this
>> is supposedly that the gasses get to mix properly, resulting in a longer life
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>> and greater efficiency.
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>Hi Hugh,
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>I can't say I have come across such an idea...
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>The time of switch on is very stressful of both ordinary bulbs and
>flourescent types...
Perhaps soft music should be played, and quietly say "breathe in slowly, now
exhale slowly, in 2 3 4, out 2 3 4", then gently flick the switch on.
73, David (a fan of economy bulbs)
T4 1.5à24
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