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rxt_ian

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    Comment #46889300

    Yup this is a very inefficient way of reaching a target illuminance. Multiple sources spread over an area would be more efficient, as each LED could run at lower current and temper…

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    Comment #46888760

    In the absence of any evidence to the contrary it certainly seems likely. Pretty concerning for such a high power device.

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    Comment #46885146

    Totally agree, I've also done electronic design work in the lighting industry, though not enough to end up on any standards body. I was trying to ask in as charitable way as possib…

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    Comment #46884706

    Would you be able to post an image of the labelling/markings on the unit?

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    Comment #46884636

    That would certainly make certification easier, but as I suspect you understand, wouldnt achieve it alone. Even if every component was CE qualified, the combination would have to p…

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    Comment #46883459

    I'm really curious how they handled certification of a design that was changing apaprently up to the minute it was delivered...

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    Comment #46883251

    I'm curious that this story seems to be missing a big part of hardware design - certification. It seems like the design was being changed up to the minute these were shipped to cus…

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    Comment #29340669

    The live prongs are insulated to such a length you should not be able to touch any conductive part before the plug is no longer making electrical contact with the socket. It's like…

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    Comment #29340622

    It's possible that buying the TV and removing the toxisity is more effective - you get the subsidised price, but the manufacturer never makes the ad money back.

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    Comment #26545771

    I run Blueiris ( https://blueirissoftware.com/ ). The beauty is you can run a mix of cameras, so I have decent Hikvision ones outside and whatever cheap PTZ I find at a good price …