Fading question

Mantis

Mantis

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Will Compact fluorescent lights fade simonis faster than incandesent bulbs? I really liked my compacts till I overheard a lady saying they faded her couch really bad.
 
From what I've read online, they do in fact fade any fabric dye more rapidly. You have to ask though if the players care much? As long as the cloth doesn't have dings and holes, and the table plays level... you're probably ok saving a few bucks with CFs. I love not having to change bulbs constantly.
 
Well I heard something disturbing about the compact curly florescents the other day.

Supposedly they have lots of microfractures in the coating that lets harmful UV rays through and you are not supposed to let the light directly touch your skin. The article I read recommended to always have some kind of colored glass, lamp shade, etc. between you and the light to absorb the UV rays.

If so, not only are the probably harming your skin and eyes but prehaps your table cloth as well?
 
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