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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Yellow CFL bulb

From: Jim <n6otq@...>
Date: 2013-07-22

Some random thoughts ....

How about an appropriately colored gel filter from a camera store or photographic supplier?  Kodak used to make and sell this, but ....

Maybe the supplier of the photosensitive media can suggest a vendor for a bulb or a filter.

In a pinch, you may be able to get some candy-apple model spray paint at a well-stocked hobby store, and either spray a lampshade or the bulb itself.

73
Jim N6OTQ



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> From: Ray <rcbuckiii@...>
>To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 4:27 PM
>Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Yellow CFL bulb
>
>
>My 60 watt incandescent yellow bug light finally burned out after years of use. I checked several stores (Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes) for a replacement but none found. Walmart had a 90 watt one but I think that would be too bright for my dry film darkroom use.
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>Has anyone had any experience with the yellow fluorescent bulbs used as a dark room bulb? I'm concerned that since it is a fluorescent source it may still emit UV. Or does the yellow glass effectively block the UV?
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