Eco-guilt

Ghoulish Delight · 12-18-2008, 08:56 PM

I give full credit to the rebate/subsidy programs for prompting us to switch. We'd given it a try once, weren't totally sold, then one day some dudes from home depot dropped by courtesy our complex and dropped off some oscillating fans and a boatload of CFLs. We may still be using a few of them. We were all in after that.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-23-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I give full credit to the rebate/subsidy programs for prompting us to switch.

Just this week, one of those original CFLs died. I believe it's the first one to go. I pulled out a replacement and the difference in size and shape was surprising. New ones, even the off-brand ones, are much more compact and attractive.

RStar · 12-23-2008, 02:59 PM

The one thing about some CFLs is that it takes a few moments to come on. Some folks not knowing better will flip the switch off then on again trying to get it to come on. In some multi socket lamps I stick a low wattage bulb in one so that it will let them know the power is on. Other than that I have switched over completely to CFLs and some LED as well. It's made a difference in my bill, not to mention helping the environment. And I didn't spend more than a buck on any one of them, some I got a 3 for a dollar deal!

12-18-2008, 08:56 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I give full credit to the rebate/subsidy programs for prompting us to switch. We'd given it a try once, weren't totally sold, then one day some dudes from home depot dropped by courtesy our complex and dropped off some oscillating fans and a boatload of CFLs. We may still be using a few of them. We were all in after that. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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12-23-2008, 02:59 PM	#3
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	The one thing about some CFLs is that it takes a few moments to come on. Some folks not knowing better will flip the switch off then on again trying to get it to come on. In some multi socket lamps I stick a low wattage bulb in one so that it will let them know the power is on. Other than that I have switched over completely to CFLs and some LED as well. It's made a difference in my bill, not to mention helping the environment. And I didn't spend more than a buck on any one of them, some I got a 3 for a dollar deal! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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