01-08-13, 10:15 AM | #1 |
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UV from CFLs?
CFL Lamps Might Cause Skin Damage | UV Radiation CFLs | LiveScience
Reading about this again today and noticed something that may be of interest. Tiny hair-line cracks in the florescent coating (inside the tube) are where the strong UV is emitted. So, if you are using a CLF as a reading or work lamp, you might want to inspect it for cracks. I can recall seeing those little cracks in many CFLs that I've replaced over the years..
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01-09-13, 09:55 AM | #2 |
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So you can get some vitamin D and a tan? :-)
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01-09-13, 10:08 AM | #3 |
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Hopefully there is some benefit. But, I looked at a bunch of retired CFLs and none had the cracks.
I'm going to get a SAD light (from Amazon) for my 67 Bday.. Sphere Gadget Technologies Sphere Gadget Technologies SP9882 Lightphoria Sad Light Therapy, 10,000 Lux - Beauty - Relaxation - Light Therapy Maybe get some vitamin D out of that..?. If that fails, it looks like it might be good as a work lamp.. Pretty bright.
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