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The ultimate lighting experience
I noticed this lighting place - close to where I live (Cape Town, SA) - leaves about 40% of its...
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Uploaded on Jun 25, 2008
The customer's view
This is the view of the store from the 'drive by' road. You may 'just' notice the lights from the...
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Uploaded on Jun 25, 2008
The security personel's view
The full glory of the advertising lights - as enjoyed by the two security guards - patrolling the 'sunken' shopping centre at night.
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Uploaded on Jun 24, 2008
The red lamp
So then I noticed the red lamp in one of the north facing windows. (the one standing on the right)
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Uploaded on Jun 24, 2008
100Watt waste
It was pushing scarce energy through a 100Watt 'heater' !
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Uploaded on Jun 24, 2008
Behind enemy lines
I went inside the next day to check out the target. (Can you spot the red lamp?) The replacement...
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Uploaded on Jun 24, 2008
The competition
In protest - I went to buy the replacement bulb at a hardware store accross the parking lot from the lighting store.
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Uploaded on Jun 24, 2008
The competition's advertising
Notice the competition's efficient use of light for nighttime advertising.
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Uploaded on Jun 24, 2008
Unconscious
I checked that night if the red lamp was still switched off - and it was - so the store...
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Uploaded on Jun 24, 2008
Saving or diversifying?
Incidently, I noticed this 'Outdoor Warehouse' sign in the same centre: 50% off EVERYTHING sale...
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Uploaded on Jun 24, 2008
14Watt winner
Ok, I patiently waited for three days (over 2 weeks) in the store for an opportunity to strike - but...
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Uploaded on Jun 24, 2008
Success(!?)
Mmm, success not in true cockeyed.com style - but at least I've got spare ammo - and there's at least EFFICIENT energy being wasted behind me..
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Uploaded on Jun 24, 2008
Shine on baby
Now, when driving by at night, I can quickly turn my head to the left - and 'just' see the CFL Bandits' international reach.
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Uploaded on Jun 24, 2008
