I have one of those too. Great design. 100 years of technology so they can
re-invent the candle. A device that provides insufficient light for most
jobs and what is provided shines equally in your eyes and on the part you
are insufficiently illuminating.
They do have one saving grace. The are not possessed with the demonic desire
to wait until you are stuffed into some immobile position in or under the
car with both hands occupied and then roll over to place the hot metal
reflector against whatever exposed piece of flesh they can reach.
Mark Hooper
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Pugh
To: ZinkZ10C@aol.com; jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net; triumphs@autox.team.net
Cc: BobSachs@BYTEWizards.com; banjo2k@itech.net
Sent: 22/06/02 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: Things you learn
Even better is to use fluorescent (siq) bulbs. I have on with
retractable cord that hangs from the garage overhead, has 3
bulbs,works just fine, and is VERY durable.
>
>The _best_ rough service bulbs are made my Phillips. I will use no
other.
>They will wthstand many drops and such. A trick to reduce the chance
of a
>burn is to paint the reflector with aluminum paint. There is a huge
>difference between a dirty reflector and a freshly painted one.
>
--
Bill Pugh
Two @ Home
anabil@caltel.com
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