Products You Never Knew Existed - Page 54

BigV · 03-05-2015, 03:39 PM

you might not...

I've installed a number of them, but the one I like the best was a three light fixture at the peak of the roof overlooking the driveway, a major PITA to install, since I had to basically create the mounting surface for the fixture. BUT, I don't expect to have to deal with it again. It will probably give good service to the next owner of the house. It puts out a great deal of light, usefully bright even two stories below and given the high installation point, the "cone" of light is quite broad extending over half the driveway. I'm very pleased with it.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-05-2015, 05:34 PM

On the other hand, a couple years ago I bought two of these for a lot of money. Neither lasted more than 9 hours and collecting on the warranty from the internet was a nightmare.

glatt · 03-05-2015, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

We started phasing in LED bulbs at our house about 3 years ago...the big round bathroom globes.

I'll have to look for those. That's another high wattage fixture we have. 5x60 watts adds up fast. But you need that much light when you shave.

Lamplighter · 03-05-2015, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

On the other hand, a couple years ago I bought two of these for a lot of money. Neither lasted more than 9 hours and collecting on the warranty from the internet was a nightmare.

That's been my experience with changing out the incandescents.

classicman · 03-09-2015, 03:38 PM

Ever since they made incandescent bulbs illegal, I've been struggling with lighting in my house. As I age, my sight is getting awful.
I guess I could try replacing my $3 incandescent bulbs with some $45 LED's.

Clodfobble · 03-09-2015, 04:52 PM

Dude, where are you shopping? They're trying to screw you. They should be $13, $17 at the most.

classicman · 03-09-2015, 05:10 PM

umm x3 = $45

Clodfobble · 03-09-2015, 06:21 PM

Oh sorry, I thought you were saying one incandescent that cost $3. (And that's probably not even what they cost, but I haven't bought one in forever...)

footfootfoot · 03-09-2015, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicman

Ever since they made incandescent bulbs illegal,

This is a joke, right?

Because they can have my incandescent bulbs when they pry them from my 2nd degree burned, dead fingers.

Clodfobble · 03-09-2015, 07:46 PM

Not a joke.

glatt · 03-09-2015, 08:41 PM

They are banning simple gas water heaters next month too. Next time you buy a water heater it will be about 4 times the price and require a special chimney liner and condensate drain pipe near the heater. And wiring. Whee!

Lamplighter · 03-09-2015, 09:03 PM

This is just an industry using government regulations to get around
the costs of advertising and the need for good customer service...

Our house is >100 yrs old, and we've lived here for 35 years
Today I learned that if a house is not connected to a community sewer system,
Oregon has a state-wide regulation requiring an permit for for septic system
--- with an inspection every 3 years by a "certified inspector".

The "inspector" is required to submit the report to the State,
whether or not any problems are found in the state.
If there is a problem, you're likely to get a visit from a State employee...

So, it's like "asbestos" and "lead paint" and "radon" when it comes
to buying or selling a house, and a "home inspection" is part of the Sales Agreement.

It's a great shovel-ready-job-creation and $-making program for "certified inspectors"
... the guys that drive the septic tank pumping trucks, because one of the first
requirements of a "certified" inspection is that "...the septic tank must be pumped...".

BigV · 03-10-2015, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicman

Ever since they made incandescent bulbs illegal, --snip

Really? Reeeeaaalllly?

footfootfoot · 03-10-2015, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Not a joke.

I fucking hate everything.

Gravdigr · 03-10-2015, 03:13 PM

I almost researched this, but, I was too afraid it was real:

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03-05-2015, 03:39 PM	#796
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	you might not... I've installed a number of them, but the one I like the best was a three light fixture at the peak of the roof overlooking the driveway, a major PITA to install, since I had to basically create the mounting surface for the fixture. BUT, I don't expect to have to deal with it again. It will probably give good service to the next owner of the house. It puts out a great deal of light, usefully bright even two stories below and given the high installation point, the "cone" of light is quite broad extending over half the driveway. I'm very pleased with it. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

03-05-2015, 05:34 PM	#797
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03-09-2015, 03:38 PM	#800
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Ever since they made incandescent bulbs illegal, I've been struggling with lighting in my house. As I age, my sight is getting awful. I guess I could try replacing my $3 incandescent bulbs with some $45 LED's. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

03-09-2015, 04:52 PM	#801
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Dude, where are you shopping? They're trying to screw you. They should be $13, $17 at the most. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

03-09-2015, 05:10 PM	#802
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	umm x3 = $45 __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

03-09-2015, 06:21 PM	#803
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Oh sorry, I thought you were saying one incandescent that cost $3. (And that's probably not even what they cost, but I haven't bought one in forever...) __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

03-09-2015, 07:46 PM	#805
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Not a joke. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

03-09-2015, 08:41 PM	#806
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	They are banning simple gas water heaters next month too. Next time you buy a water heater it will be about 4 times the price and require a special chimney liner and condensate drain pipe near the heater. And wiring. Whee!

03-09-2015, 09:03 PM	#807
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	This is just an industry using government regulations to get around the costs of advertising and the need for good customer service... Our house is >100 yrs old, and we've lived here for 35 years Today I learned that if a house is not connected to a community sewer system, Oregon has a state-wide regulation requiring an permit for for septic system --- with an inspection every 3 years by a "certified inspector". The "inspector" is required to submit the report to the State, whether or not any problems are found in the state. If there is a problem, you're likely to get a visit from a State employee... So, it's like "asbestos" and "lead paint" and "radon" when it comes to buying or selling a house, and a "home inspection" is part of the Sales Agreement. It's a great shovel-ready-job-creation and $-making program for "certified inspectors" ... the guys that drive the septic tank pumping trucks, because one of the first requirements of a "certified" inspection is that "...the septic tank must be pumped...".

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