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Re: Yellow CFL bulb

2013-07-23 by Kirk

resend - evidently didn't get through

LED lightsource is monochromatic so the ends of tubes leaking light is a moot point. To me it is the obvious choice.
Kirk

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Ray" <rcbuckiii@...> wrote:
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> 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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