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["Stanley A. Gorodenski" <stan_gorodenski@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

No intention to be disagreeable, but I think the burning depends on the 
wattage of the bulb. I have a bulb I painted from an ordinary can of 
spray paint I bought, and over a 2 or so year period of time there has 
been no burning. I think the bulb is 40 watt, but I am too lazy now to 
make the 120 walk to open things up to see if it is a lower wattage.
Stan

Gene A. Lucas wrote:

>While on the subject, to "paint" incandescent bulbs "red" (remember
>those, before LEDs?), regular paint (or even fingernail polish) in time
>will burn, discolor, and flake off, due to the high bulb temperature. 
>What is needed is a translucent, RUBY RED lacquer/paint made for high
>temperature.  The arts & crafts stores carry a product (in many colors)
>intended to paint glassware to make "stained glass" effects.  This comes
>in small, wide mouth jars.  The RUBY RED color is ideal -- it is really
>RED and transparent, not opaque.  Just attach a wire and dip your
>flashlight bulbs and apply two coats.  Doesn't darken, burn, or flake. 
>A small jar will last a LONG time.
>Gene Lucas
>(17250)
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>Jack Jones wrote:
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>>I can't part with my optical mouse but it is the kind that shines bright red
>>out of the sides like a UFO lander. I noticed the dazzle from 60 ft away at
>>5-Mile Isle last week. It's the Logitech M-BJ58. I easily modified it in
>>just a couple minutes. I removed one screw from the bottom and lifted off
>>the top. The offender is a large clear plastic cube in the center of the
>>PWB. I laid a 1" piece of 3/4" black electrical tape over the top so it
>>covered both sides of the cube. Ready for testing!
>>
>>Jack Jones
>>Saguaro Astronomy Club
>>Public Events
>>Phoenix AZ
>>spicastar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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