Posted by Wayne Sat Jan 3, 2009 7:00am PST
Wow, I just changed all mine to CFLs too :( Oh well, for the price I paid, $10 for a pack of 4, I still am doing pretty good. I'd still like the chance for that LED one though.
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Posted by Cindy Sat Jan 3, 2009 7:04am PST
Cool video!!! the "bulbs" used in your presentation has "enlightened" me. OK, that was bad. Anyways, Thanks. Happy new year and look forward to your next presentation! Jimmer jamz1965@yahoo.com
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Posted by jamb_osay Sat Jan 3, 2009 7:13am PST
But what about all the mercury in the CFLs?
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Posted by Mary Gelliarth Sat Jan 3, 2009 7:30am PST
Succinct comparison. Helped to print the spreadhsheet then watch the video again. Although the Evolux is efficient and has a great lighting effect, doesn't seem terribly cost effective unless I missed something. One problem we have with the CFL is that we can't get them to work well with timers or dimmers. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Posted by JoeP Sat Jan 3, 2009 8:03am PST
I agree that CFL's save energy. However, I have found that they cannot be used in closed fixtures, like outdoor fixtures. I have 8 2 bulb lampposts in my yard. 16 40W bulbs. When I installed the lampposts, I installed 16 CFL's of 40W equivalency. Within 3 months they stated to fail and I replaced them as they failed figuring that they were a bad batch. Nope. They continued to fail so I finally replaced them with incandescents. Do they now make a CFL for closed fixtures? My power bill went up noticeably when I made the change. joeebuns@yahoo.com
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Posted by dan Sat Jan 3, 2009 8:06am PST
woot woot light them if ya got them..
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Posted by Rob Sat Jan 3, 2009 8:40am PST
I've used CFLs for years and while they do last longer than standard bulbs, they don't last as long as advertised or hoped. A very important evironmental impact area you didn't cover is the disposal of the bulbs. CFLs are more hazardous due to the mercury than the other types of bulbs and must be taken to the hazardous waste collection site for disposal. If lead free solder is used the other bulbs can put in the trash. For me a round trip to the hazardous household waste collection site is about a gallon of gasoline. Add that to the lifecycle carbon footprint and CFLs aren't so good. Wide spread use of CFLs is not good for the environment. (bikerider58@yahoo.com)
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Posted by Dan D Sat Jan 3, 2009 6:18pm PST
Wow, nice LED lightbulb. I think I'll make my own one of these days, just for experimental purposes and a few laughs. Apartment will be a little dim though.... p057080n@gmail.com
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Posted by parasailsam Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:50am PST
Cool video! You are right, I'll bet if I get that bulb, I'll get more chicks!
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