[mythtv-users] [Slightly OT] solar power for all our gadgets

[John Drescher]

On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 11:30 PM, David Brodbeck <gull at gull.us> wrote:
> John Drescher wrote:
>>
>> The main reason for the slow startup is probably temperature. I mean
>> above the recessed cans is the attic (no insulation above the cans)
>> and it is still winter here in Pittsburgh although it was 70F
>> yesterday in the day its 34F now and should go below 28 before the
>> night is over..
>
> Wouldn't surprise me.  I know our outdoor fluorescent takes a loooong time
> to start when it's cold out.  I've seen fluorescents fail to start at all in
> very cold ( < 20F ) temperatures.
>

I have one on the post light and it managed to start even when the
temp hit -10F for the two or so days in January however it did take a
really long time and was pretty dim but at 13W it serves its purpose.
On the post these things do not last anywhere near 7 years though. I
have owned the house for 4+ years (Aug 25, 2004)  and have replaced
the light bulb 2 times already.