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Workaccount2 on June 19, 2025 | parent | context | favorite | on: PWM flicker: Invisible light that's harming our he...

Really the worst part is that the bulbs are usually glued/ultrasonice welded, together, so you kind of have to destroy it to open it up.

dotancohen on June 22, 2025 [–]

You can cut them open with box cutters. You don't even have to glue them shut, just cut 270° and seal with electrical tape after. Ali Express has white electrical tape if you prefer.

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