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Launch Mini · 3 September 2009, 02:01 PM

I saw a news clip last night, that parts of Europe are banning the incandescent light bulb, and only the fluorescent ones will be available. This has created a demand and shortage of the standard bulbs.

I have slowly been switching over to the more efficient bulbs as the old ones burn out. but still use the incandescents in stairways etc, where I need bright light right away ( no slow warm up).
What are others using?

Brushpup · 4 September 2009, 12:28 AM

We run both but very minimal use of the flourecent. They are cold and lacking.

Banned indeed.........things are headed in the wrong direction folks!

Launch Mini · 4 September 2009, 02:22 AM

There was an incident locally, where some girl broke one of the new Mecury Vapour filled fluorescent bulbs in her home. She called the help desk, who the called the local Hazmat Team. Her home was quarantined while they attended.
I believe there was NOT enough mercury to warrant this, but they did over react.
NOW, how much mercury will be released to our landfills, homes, .....?

train-time · 4 September 2009, 02:29 AM

We use fluorescent in the basement and garage areas, but prefer incandescent in living areas. The rays from fluorescent do major damage to fabrics, furniture, carperting, artwork, etc., just like exposure to natural sunlight. You can save on electricity, but better start accruing for new home furnishings.

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3 September 2009, 02:01 PM	#1
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Light bulb Survey.. I saw a news clip last night, that parts of Europe are banning the incandescent light bulb, and only the fluorescent ones will be available. This has created a demand and shortage of the standard bulbs. I have slowly been switching over to the more efficient bulbs as the old ones burn out. but still use the incandescents in stairways etc, where I need bright light right away ( no slow warm up). What are others using? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

4 September 2009, 12:28 AM	#2
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	We run both but very minimal use of the flourecent. They are cold and lacking. Banned indeed.........things are headed in the wrong direction folks! __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

4 September 2009, 02:22 AM	#3
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	There was an incident locally, where some girl broke one of the new Mecury Vapour filled fluorescent bulbs in her home. She called the help desk, who the called the local Hazmat Team. Her home was quarantined while they attended. I believe there was NOT enough mercury to warrant this, but they did over react. NOW, how much mercury will be released to our landfills, homes, .....? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

4 September 2009, 02:29 AM	#4
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,005	We use fluorescent in the basement and garage areas, but prefer incandescent in living areas. The rays from fluorescent do major damage to fabrics, furniture, carperting, artwork, etc., just like exposure to natural sunlight. You can save on electricity, but better start accruing for new home furnishings.

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