Comments on: How to Build Your Own Sunrise Alarm Clock http://foxnomad.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/ travel smarter. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:35:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-220259 Anil P. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:46:20 +0000 http://www.aop1980.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/#comment-220259 They're a good alternative and also have long-lasting varieties. They’re a good alternative and also have long-lasting varieties.

]]> By: amyhttp://foxnomad.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-220252 amy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:38:20 +0000 http://www.aop1980.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/#comment-220252 I set one of these up myself before finding this post. I thought about using a blue bulb, commonly known as a "daylight bulb" which is about $5 or so, apparently it's the closest thing to natural daylight. I set one of these up myself before finding this post. I thought about using a blue bulb, commonly known as a “daylight bulb” which is about $5 or so, apparently it’s the closest thing to natural daylight.

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-126363 Anil P. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:25:33 +0000 http://www.aop1980.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/#comment-126363 Thanks for the detailed info Alan! Thanks for the detailed info Alan!

]]> By: Alanhttp://foxnomad.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-126360 Alan Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:57:54 +0000 http://www.aop1980.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/#comment-126360 That’s a good question. Kind of doubt it. After all there is new and “better” technology. The newer tech of curse needs improvement. Such as being able to work in enclosed light fixtures, being able to dim (as of this writing this might have been taken care of, there is something like diode as apposed to fluorescent). The bulbs I referred to in previous post might have come out in mid 1990’s. The bulb I have is a GE compax (trademarked name) FLB15/TL. Made in Japan. This bulb is 15w 120v 60hz. Other markings will be LAMPHOLDER FITTING E-76227. The number I just listed is below text Lmph… and below numbr is the text LISTEC 99CB (go2Botom4BeterOrganizaton Of Info).Here is a visual description. Wish I had camera. The glass or plastic enclosure on top is like one of those tall glass domes that you might place over some figurine (hope that makes sense). This is attached to a funnel shaped devise that tapers down to a traditional light bulb screw devise for a lamp. The bulb is 6.5” tall and about 3” wide. When these bulbs the general reaction was that the light was horrible, they started very dim, and the light was not the best for reading. I liked it because it did not blind you in the morning, and gradually brightened. It was and is a low consumption light which I keep on for long periods for general low level lighting, and I had other lights which I used for specific task. This kind up bulb you don’t want to turn on and off a lot because it will shorten the life span. The manufacturers probably figure there is not enough interest, but if enough people became interested that could change. (Marketing)GE compax (trademarked name) FLB15/TL Made in Japan 15w 120v 60hzLAMPHOLDER FITTING E-76227 LISTED 99C8 That’s a good question. Kind of doubt it. After all there is new and “better” technology. The newer tech of curse needs improvement. Such as being able to work in enclosed light fixtures, being able to dim (as of this writing this might have been taken care of, there is something like diode as apposed to fluorescent). The bulbs I referred to in previous post might have come out in mid 1990’s. The bulb I have is a GE compax (trademarked name) FLB15/TL. Made in Japan. This bulb is 15w 120v 60hz. Other markings will be LAMPHOLDER FITTING E-76227. The number I just listed is below text Lmph… and below numbr is the text LISTEC 99CB (go2Botom4BeterOrganizaton Of Info).

Here is a visual description. Wish I had camera. The glass or plastic enclosure on top is like one of those tall glass domes that you might place over some figurine (hope that makes sense). This is attached to a funnel shaped devise that tapers down to a traditional light bulb screw devise for a lamp. The bulb is 6.5” tall and about 3” wide.

When these bulbs the general reaction was that the light was horrible, they started very dim, and the light was not the best for reading. I liked it because it did not blind you in the morning, and gradually brightened. It was and is a low consumption light which I keep on for long periods for general low level lighting, and I had other lights which I used for specific task. This kind up bulb you don’t want to turn on and off a lot because it will shorten the life span. The manufacturers probably figure there is not enough interest, but if enough people became interested that could change. (Marketing)

GE compax (trademarked name)
FLB15/TL
Made in Japan
15w 120v 60hz

LAMPHOLDER FITTING
E-76227
LISTED 99C8

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-126287 Anil P. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:39:42 +0000 http://www.aop1980.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/#comment-126287 Interesting, do they still sell them? Interesting, do they still sell them?

]]> By: Alanhttp://foxnomad.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-126280 Alan Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:20:00 +0000 http://www.aop1980.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/#comment-126280 Here is a cost effective alternative solution for the light bulb. Try one of the earliest generations of those energy efficient light bulbs. One day an apartment manager was complaining about how they start very dim and I told her about a silver lining I discovered. This is the perfect light to wake up to in the dark. It starts dim, and gradually gets bright. Its 2 in the morn, you turn it on and you’re not blinded. Have to wake up at 5am, and your eyes have time to adjust. Fortunately I saved 5 of these early on. My brother introduced me to this, it was impractical for everyday use at that time, but was a cheap alt to the Day Light light. Here is a cost effective alternative solution for the light bulb. Try one of the earliest generations of those energy efficient light bulbs. One day an apartment manager was complaining about how they start very dim and I told her about a silver lining I discovered. This is the perfect light to wake up to in the dark. It starts dim, and gradually gets bright. Its 2 in the morn, you turn it on and you’re not blinded. Have to wake up at 5am, and your eyes have time to adjust. Fortunately I saved 5 of these early on. My brother introduced me to this, it was impractical for everyday use at that time, but was a cheap alt to the Day Light light.

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-117197 Anil P. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:45:36 +0000 http://www.aop1980.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/#comment-117197 It would help, especially with lower wattage bulbs I'd assume. It would help, especially with lower wattage bulbs I’d assume.

]]> By: Davidhttp://foxnomad.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-117166 David Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:36:32 +0000 http://www.aop1980.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/#comment-117166 I wonder if a cheap compact flourescent bulb would get you the gradual effect. We bought some that take five minutes or so to come to full brightness. Not good for the dining room, but they would work well for this application. I wonder if a cheap compact flourescent bulb would get you the gradual effect. We bought some that take five minutes or so to come to full brightness. Not good for the dining room, but they would work well for this application.

]]> By: Lynnehttp://foxnomad.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-116413 Lynne Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:09:29 +0000 http://www.aop1980.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/#comment-116413 Thank you so much! This does help. Now I'll know exactly what I need to buy. Thank you. Thank you so much! This does help. Now I’ll know exactly what I need to buy. Thank you.

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/comment-page-1/#comment-116371 Anil P. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:00:09 +0000 http://www.aop1980.com/2006/08/20/how-to-build-your-own-sunrise-alarm-clock/#comment-116371 Hope this helps, not the best I know but this post is old! Hope this helps, not the best I know but this post is old!

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