From: Frank Mertus Area: Mundane To: Ace Lightning 18 Nov 94 19:16:40 Subject: Quantum mechanics & causa UpdReq AL>You used to be able to buy a (US) penny-sized disc to put into the light AL>socket before you screwed in the bulb; it was marketed as a "Bulb Saver" AL>or "Bulb Life Extender". All it was was a little rectifier, so that AL>instead of AC you got (rather seriously fluctuating) DC. Dunno if they AL>still sell 'em. They didn't really do *that* much toward improving bulb AL>life. If they worked, the light bulb companies would buy them out anyway . --- ~ OLX 2.1 ~ Necrophilia is okay, so long as neither partner objects. -- DLG Mailroom:QWK v1.0 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718 From: Frank Mertus Area: Mundane To: Ariovistus 18 Nov 94 19:16:40 Subject: DC light bulb circuit UpdReq AR>First, a disclaimer. I do not claim any responsibility for anything AR>that happens if this isn't built correctly. If you do not know enough AR>basic electronics to put this together safely, then find someone who AR>does. Keep in mind that this is for incandescent bulbs ONLY. I really Rest assured, i won't hold you responsible for anything that blows up...I want the credit . My father spent 20 years in the navy in aviation electronics. I was nursed on capacitors. That plus 2 years in high school and two more in college. AR>light bulb companies do not build this circuit into their bulbs, because AR>they would put themselves out of business. I'll have to experiment... Thanks for the info... --- ~ OLX 2.1 ~ Necrophilia is okay, so long as neither partner objects. -- DLG Mailroom:QWK v1.0 201434369420143436942014343694201434369420143436942014343694718