I found an article at www.thegreenguide.com/doc.mhtml?i=ask&s=cfl that 
talks about them a bit.

Apparently the reason they are not recommended for enclosed applications 
is that emit a lot of infra-red heat.

Explains a lot.

Bob Comeau
Sr. Systems Programmer  Analyst
Tandus Canada / Crossley Carpet Mills Ltd.
(902)895-5491 ext 139



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I use them in "hard to reach" places as long as the bulb is exposed.  I 
have found that they do not last very long in enclosed fixtures.  I think 
they get too hot.

I did buy a 3-way for a table lamp some time ago and have been very 
satisfied with it.  You can't even tell it's not an incandescent.

John Lee




At 01:08 AM 2/7/07 -0800, Craig Lalley wrote:
>John Lee <[log in to unmask]> wrote:    FYI, I was in Home Depot the 
>other day and they have 200 watt compact
>flourescents now available. Great for garages and hard-to-change-bulb
>places(but $10 apiece).
>
>
>   John,
>
>   We went with flourescent lights at home years ago, it made a big 
> difference in the electric bill.   But please don't be giving the 
> lawmakers any ideas.
>
>   -Craig
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