[ale] [Fwd: Re: [ale] OT: Office lighting]

[Geoffrey]

Pete Hardie wrote:
 > Geoffrey wrote:
 >
 >>I'm in the process of finishing up my new home office and was hoping to
 >>pick some brains here.  I'm currently working with a couple table lamps
 >>strategically placed along with a ceiling fan/light kit.  Total 3 bulbs,
 >>120 watts.  I didn't want to use flouresent lighting as I didn't want
 >>interference from the lamps to screw with on my electonics in here.  I
 >>know, I know, the ceiling fan has a HUGE motor, but it's a necessity
 >>until I get the air conditioning installed. :)  Thing is, all offices
 >>have flouresent lighting.  I know it's cheaper, but it is better on the
 >>eyes?  Am I worrying needlessly over the flouresent issue?
 >>
 >>Any pointers would be appreciated as I've checked various web sites on
 >>'home office' lighting computer and they still often suggest flouresent.
 >>
 >
 > Incandescent/halogen will be hot - when will you get A/C?

Oh, I'm not in a hurry, since it really doesn't get unbearable.  I've
got concrete walls on two sides.  The estimate for installation was
~$3000.  There's probably a couple weeks in the summer peak season where
I run the fan and work naked...

 >
 > Personally, I prefer non-fluorescent for the feel - halogens are 
closer to
 > "real" light.

Yeah, I've opted to give halogens a try...


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