[ale] OT: Office lighting

[Thompson Freeman]

On Tue, 30 Apr 2002, 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.

Flourescent is what I'm slowly putting throughout the house - makes it
easier to air condition. 8-) Putting the lighting & fan on a separate
circuit from the electronics, and putting a power conditioner on the
electronics circuit should reduce interference/trouble from whatever
source (and maybe extend the life of power supplies???) In point of
experience, I'd like to add a line conditioner (or whatever they are
called) to the lines infront of all my machines to take whatever hits and
droops Duke Power's mains deliver up.

As always - YMMV.



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