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    photoelectric eyes and CFL bulbs

    buy the bulbs They really are fantastic. I was using these wherever I could long before Al Gore became a movie star. Since then, I've found that the big box stores are displaying a bountiful selection for almost every application. It's really great. By the way, for any of you who have...
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    photoelectric eyes and CFL bulbs

    More variables The electric eye device that I wanted to buy was a socket adapter. I have no idea how many wires it has. I just wondered why it would make any difference at all. Yes, I'm in a very cold clime where sub-zero temps in the winter are not uncommon. I've had my lamp post...
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    photoelectric eyes and CFL bulbs

    I want to add electric eyes to my driveway's lamp post and the light over the garage door. In reading the packaging for the eyes, I find that they are to be used with incandescent bulbs only. WHY???
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