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H Hakalugi Special Tiki Central Agent Redondo Beach, CA Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 3465	H Hakalugi Posted posted on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 8:52 AM On 2010-10-26 22:24, Mr. Pupu Pants wrote: The top of the line Sim-Flame module ($149) independently controls up to 5 individual lighting fixtures. It has 8 different flame effect settings and works with any normal plug-in fixture using any kind of light bulb -- which is more efficient in the long run than.... Feelings Flame ($25 each) -- have to buy a whole new 'Feelings Flame' candle device when the light burns out. Dream Candles ($50-$70 each) -- battery powered (regularly replace batteries) and inconvenient for hanging fixtures when you have to climb up and switch them on individually rather than flip a light switch. [ Edited by: Mr. Pupu Pants 2010-10-26 22:38 ] I agree, the Sim Flame modules are great for hardwired applications. I have a three channel unit controlling some lanterns in my backyard which has been working great for years. But don't dismiss battery powered candles. As TorchGuy pointed out, they have their own set of advantages. Mainly portability.

On 2010-10-26 22:24, Mr. Pupu Pants wrote:
The top of the line Sim-Flame module ($149) independently controls up to 5 individual lighting fixtures. It has 8 different flame effect settings and works with any normal plug-in fixture using any kind of light bulb -- which is more efficient in the long run than....

Feelings Flame ($25 each) -- have to buy a whole new 'Feelings Flame' candle device when the light burns out.

Dream Candles ($50-$70 each) -- battery powered (regularly replace batteries) and inconvenient for hanging fixtures when you have to climb up and switch them on individually rather than flip a light switch.

[ Edited by: Mr. Pupu Pants 2010-10-26 22:38 ]

I agree, the Sim Flame modules are great for hardwired applications. I have a three channel unit controlling some lanterns in my backyard which has been working great for years. But don't dismiss battery powered candles. As TorchGuy pointed out, they have their own set of advantages. Mainly portability.

Post #561848 by Hakalugi on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 8:52 AM