FindernRam Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Saturday was a bright day with sunshine a times. Sunset was about 3 hours after the game ended so how come the floodlights were on all match? Were they expecting an eclipse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Thought that myself. Would've thought with FFP being an issue nowadays we'd ant to save money where we can. The lecky bill must be huge!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 You be surprised how low the cost of the LED lights are to run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindernRam Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 50 minutes ago, Hucknall Ram said: You be surprised how low the cost of the LED lights are to run I know they are a lot less than the old types but still it seems a waste to me when it is of no purpose whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Sounds like a normal day in our household tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 1 hour ago, FindernRam said: Saturday was a bright day with sunshine a times. Sunset was about 3 hours after the game ended so how come the floodlights were on all match? Were they expecting an eclipse? Might be the same reason they do it at Cricket games - Consistent lighting - Sudden changes in the amount of light can affect the way the eyes/brain process the movement of the ball etc etc Anyone else wear glasses? When you get a new pair it can take your eyes/brain a few hours to adjust to the new lens shape, frame shape etc etc so quick movement of the head can cause blurring It would be a VERY small effect during the day but even clouds blocking the sun could have some effect Pure speculation btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 It has to have a purpose or they wouldn't do it. But they have them on a Thursday night when obviously there no game. Does the goal line technology have anything to do with it? 3 games on Tuesday night didn't have the goal line technology because the floodlights wasn't bright enough, you can't keep turning the lights on and off in a short amount of time cost for one as powering up/switching on is where most of the cost is. So does it have to a certain brightness and this is where the floodlights guarantee this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Be nice if half the damn things weren't pointing at the crowd - need to wear a cap to see what's happening on the pitch.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindernRam Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 A friend says its to keep the grass growing because the roof creates a lot of shade- makes sense to me. I did a Barcelona stadium tour some time back. They had fans (big electric ones before you joke) on 24/7 apart from match days for the same reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Shall we say it due to all the reasons above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 13 minutes ago, Gaspode said: Be nice if half the damn things weren't pointing at the crowd - need to wear a cap to see what's happening on the pitch.... Did you comment on the flashing advertising signs thread as well? If so, you may need to resort to wearing sun glasses for evening matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 2 hours ago, ramsbottom said: Thought that myself. Would've thought with FFP being an issue nowadays we'd ant to save money where we can. The lecky bill must be huge!!! I don't think the cost of having the lights on has any effect on FFP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WamRam Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Goal line technology I believe. Something about sufficient lighting for it to work. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4793564/Goal-line-technology-NOT-used-Champioship-matches.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Tamworthram said: Did you comment on the flashing advertising signs thread as well? If so, you may need to resort to wearing sun glasses for evening matches. Nope - advertising signs don't bother me at all as I sit higher up - which shows how out of line the floodlights are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 59 minutes ago, WamRam said: Goal line technology I believe. Something about sufficient lighting for it to work. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4793564/Goal-line-technology-NOT-used-Champioship-matches.html Oooooooooooooo do we have Hawkeye now?!?!?! Can they show it on the big screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyth_18 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Jesus christ. Can tell we've won a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OohMartWright Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 This is a very illuminating thread ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe. Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 On 17/08/2017 at 11:38, FindernRam said: A friend says its to keep the grass growing because the roof creates a lot of shade- makes sense to me. I did a Barcelona stadium tour some time back. They had fans (big electric ones before you joke) on 24/7 apart from match days for the same reason I know at the mcg they have heat lamps on half the pitch in the winter because the shade from the stands means the grass on half the pitch grows a lot more quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Would be nice if we had an electrician who might be able to give some sort of expertise on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, rynny said: Would be nice if we had an electrician who might be able to give some sort of expertise on the subject. A bright spark who could throw some light on the subject? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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