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Old 04-05-2007, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by BC69
Here is my question. Besides providing light to work in, how much "damage" do various forms of light do to the paint. If any? I changed bulbs when I got my car and took the precaution...but is it a real concern? Or is this conversation more about just seeing while you work?


Okay...that was more than one question.


Tim
Florescents also flicker at a rate that can be picked up by some people - just like a TV or computer monitor and the rate is not adjustable. Plus the ballasts buzzzzz when they are cold - or get hot. Sometimes cycling them on/off fixes it - but it can be annoying - unless you turn up the radio.
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