Features of light catching

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13.04.2009 7:42, Aaata

From my own experience. The DRV lamp attracts insects noticeably worse, in comparison with DRL of the same power, especially near populated areas. This is understandable, since the DRV has a tungsten arc and, therefore, partly works like an ordinary electric lamp: its spectrum contains a large proportion of yellow light that is "of little interest" to most insects. You CAN'T break the DRV (just like you can't do it with a regular light bulb) - it will instantly burn out when turned on. DRV lamps have only one significant plus - throttle-free, hence their ease and convenience in transportation.(and also, perhaps, something that fits the usual base). If such advantages are decisive for you, then you need to take this lamp, (preferably 400W, taking into account its already relatively low efficiency), in all other cases-DRL. I use, now, only DRL-250, because according to my observations, (by the way, the corresponding data in the literature, for example, in the work of G. Gornostaev, the reference to it is somewhere higher) this is the optimum power for this type of lamp. On DRL-400 (and on 1000W.!) also, they fly well and, even, from a greater distance, but the problem is that they sit down, then, a lot of things are too far away, being out of sight and, practically, out of access for the catcher. DRL is easily released from the external bulb (I have never experienced any difficulties with this, although someone did not immediately succeed in this topic above), as a result, the UV component significantly increases and the attractive ability increases (but we must TAKE CARE!!! eyes, skin, your own and others, as mentioned above many times-be sure to talk about protection methods (and strictly follow them so that there are no health problems). If you don't want these difficulties, please use an intact (non-chipped) version. DRL, but the arrival, according to my estimates, is reduced by several times (!), both in quantity and variety, especially in places with an abundance of other competitive light sources. Special means of protection against DRL of any power with an intact outer shell (and, moreover, from DRV ) are not required - it is enough not to look directly at it. (to prevent this from happening accidentally, I use a cap with a protruding visor, just in case.) Naturally, I do not advise you to continuously look at the most illuminated area on the screen (which is not necessary). That is, the "protection" is close to what we have at the household level, being in a room with a bright light bulb.

There were never any problems with purchasing lamps, there is always a large selection in electrical equipment stores, I don't think this is more difficult in Moscow. I prefer Phillips equipment. Please note that for DRL, the system must have a throttle of the same power (!), otherwise the lamp will last for several hours. Together with the throttle, the entire set (including wires, plug, cap) last year cost me 900 rubles.

As a screen, I use an ordinary white sheet, still from Soviet times (now they are sold mainly with a pattern). I try not to wash it, but only slightly soak and rinse it, (but I assume that it is not always possible to protect it from laundry actions

) This screen looks accordingly: all patched up-patched, with numerous picturesque traces and divorces, but this is good - fewer onlookers gather to "hang out" next to it. I did not find a more suitable material, because it is convenient for insects to sit on this fabric, clinging to it, and at the same time, butterflies do not break, as is the case, for example, with bag-like materials.

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