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Miles Rhodes,
Wine Taster
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Gas lamps flicker in warm southern breezes, and cobblestone streets pave the way to charming boutiques and cafes.
The Pier was lit by gas and attractive ornamental gas lamps were spaced at regular intervals.
The gas lamps were blazing, and every window bloomed ruddy with a steady flame.
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Bori Gonbutoren,
Reindeer Herder
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Fires and gas lamps are lit in the evening making a strong human presence to keep marauding animals away from the horses.
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Chrissie Tanner,
Homemaker and Mom
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Gas light fixtures were provided in each room avoiding the need for kerosens lamps.
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Astrid Schuhmann,
Backpacker
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Two gas lamps were installed in November 1859 to protect unwary travelers from bumping into the cross on foggy nights.
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Dan Toomey,
Computer Salesman
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Gas discharge lamps are much more efficient than filament lamps, but they require a ballast to operate them: they cannot be directly plugged into the electrical line.
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Josh Hogan,
Commander
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Arc lamps also use a gas discharge like a flashlamp but are designed to dissipate the tremendous amount of power needed for continuous operation.
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Borg Svemann,
Woodworker
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Xenon gas discharge headlamps are becoming more common in cars and are the next major breakthrough in lighting technology following the introduction of halogen lamps.
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Tony Howell,
Skateboarder
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Fluorescent lamps are a type of gas discharge tube similar to neon signs and mercury or sodium vapor street or yard lights.
There are two main sorts Electric and Gas the electric lamps are ex mining lamps with halogen bulbs powered by rechargeable lead acid or nicad cells.
Flickering gas street lamps cast small pools of light on the sidewalk.
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