Safety lamps for the lathe

[Martin WParticipant @martinw]

Hi

 

Another place where LEDs etc can be bought at reasonable prices is Phenoptix . I have used them for some bits a while ago and they were very good; usual disclaimers re vested interests etc.

 

Martin

[NJHParticipant @njh]

GU 10 UPDATE

 

Well I have purchased some “21 SMD LED” lamps with a GU 10 base. They are quoted as the equivalent light output of a 50W halogen lamp but actually using only 3.2W. The stated life is 12 years – we shall see! Instant on and cool – satisfactory in all respects – price makes one cough a bit but I was getting through the halogens at an alarming rate so maybe not too expensive in the long run. I’ll try these LED types for a bit before replacing all the others.

I envy all you visitors to Harrogate but, as it would be a round trip of over 600miles for me, I’m afraid I will not be seeing you there!

 

Norman

Edited By NJH on 11/05/2011 14:43:13

[The Merry MillerParticipant @themerrymiller]

Norman, who was your source of supply for the LED lamps?

[PekkaNFParticipant @pekkanf]

Posted by John Corden on 07/05/2011 19:05:44:

These might suit:

 

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00169659

 

Very white light, stable gooseneck and no heat.

 

Edited to add: major dia of lamp is about 35mm. You can use the supplied base or fix the gooseneck to any convenient surface.

 

John

Edited By John Corden on 07/05/2011 19:08:40

Bought one of those with a clamp. Just to be “sure” I put it on for a breakfast. It worked three minutes. Very disappointed on chinese quality.

 

PekkaNF

[NJHParticipant @njh]

Hi Merry Miller

 

I have sent you a private message.

 

Regards

Norman

[John CParticipant @johnc47954]

Pekka,

 

Maybe just bad luck – mine are still working OK. Or maybe it was your breakfast………

John

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