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there has to be a catch somewhere.

The main catch is that lighting fixture stores don't stock them, and they don't stock them because no one asks for them. And no one asks for them because lighting fixture stores don't stock them.

But the big suppliers are making them and in some locations provide them because big customers, municipalities and DOT specify them.

Install a fully shielded porch light and tell your neighbors it is superior in many ways and make them jealous so they will want them too. They are really nifty, and don't glare in your face as you approach your own house. Takes getting used to, being able to actually see things you might otherwise trip over in in the glare from your porchlight.

A great city to visit that follows a lighting code, as well as building size and color, is Sdeona AZ. Even the street lights are designed to follow lighting codes. It's a beautiful place, as well lite as any city it's size, but no wasted light. My brother was in a house a year or so ago that was about 500ft higher than the city. You can't believe how well it worked.!!

So why on earth don't they just start a commercial campaign to make people aware of the alternative lights instead of trying to get some sort of regulation passed? A few well placed ads and presto! Isn't the free market grand?

Try to convince me to do something and you have a shot. Try to force me and prepare for a fight.

a.cricket