Re “fluorescent” bulbs. I’m surprised at some of the negative comments I see here. I bought my current home 2 1/2 years ago and have fluorescent bulbs everywhere - inside, outside, porch lights, even my two drop lights. I have had exactly ONE burn out so far. I have found them in the past on sale at some stores - 4 in a box for one buck - yeah, 4. I have purchased a number of boxes at that price so have plenty of spares, but haven’t needed them. I noticed the savings at my last home when I converted over to all fluorescents - immediately knocked $30-$50 off my electrical (I use a lot of light - old eyes, as my son once put it). I own NO incandescent bulbs and don’t ever plan to. I’m VERY happy with green.
I am not talking about fluorescent bulbs. I’m talking about the new white bulbs that are “curly qued”. They are worthless and according to the box, you have to dispose of them using special precautions.
Dry: The new white bulbs that are “curly qued” ARE fluorescent bulbs: Compact Fluorescent Lamps or CFL for short.
They should last much longer but don’t always because some manufacturers don’t do a good job in the quality control department. Always save your receipt and write the installation date on the bulb base with a sharpie, then request a replacement or refund if they fail too soon.
Within a few years LED bulbs will be competing with the CFLs for even more efficient light and without any mercury. Right now you can only get them up to about 40 watts equivalent in bulb replacements but higher in flood and spot light replacements. But the prices aren’t very competitive yet.
Dry: Yes, the “curly cued” bulbs ARE fluorescent - says so right on the box - at least mine do. The brand I have is “Greenlite”. No, they aren’t to be thrown in the trash - you’re right about that. Most hardware stores accept them for disposal, along with alkaline batteries, which are also not to be thrown in the garbage - let your conscience be your guide. As I said earlier, I LOVE these bulbs.
Ushindi, benbrilling and dante, Well I will read the boxes again, the last time I checked them was a while back. Maybe you all are correct. These days, if you can save some money, I’ll give it a shot!
COWBOY7 about 15 years ago
Not often Adam’s light bulb is working!
hawkeye761 about 15 years ago
LW - I was going to say to be thankful that his lit up at all!
bald about 15 years ago
i bought some of those GE energy saver light bulbs, and so far they last half as long as regular incandescent ones, what’s up with that?
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 15 years ago
bald, they cost more, don’t last as long, it’s a win win for the manufacturers. I’ll stick with my regular light bulbs, thank you very much!
Ushindi about 15 years ago
Re “fluorescent” bulbs. I’m surprised at some of the negative comments I see here. I bought my current home 2 1/2 years ago and have fluorescent bulbs everywhere - inside, outside, porch lights, even my two drop lights. I have had exactly ONE burn out so far. I have found them in the past on sale at some stores - 4 in a box for one buck - yeah, 4. I have purchased a number of boxes at that price so have plenty of spares, but haven’t needed them. I noticed the savings at my last home when I converted over to all fluorescents - immediately knocked $30-$50 off my electrical (I use a lot of light - old eyes, as my son once put it). I own NO incandescent bulbs and don’t ever plan to. I’m VERY happy with green.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 15 years ago
I am not talking about fluorescent bulbs. I’m talking about the new white bulbs that are “curly qued”. They are worthless and according to the box, you have to dispose of them using special precautions.
dante.deangelo about 15 years ago
I disagree. They are not worthless. My experience is that they last longer and my electric bill has gone down noticeably.
benbrilling about 15 years ago
Dry: The new white bulbs that are “curly qued” ARE fluorescent bulbs: Compact Fluorescent Lamps or CFL for short.
They should last much longer but don’t always because some manufacturers don’t do a good job in the quality control department. Always save your receipt and write the installation date on the bulb base with a sharpie, then request a replacement or refund if they fail too soon.
benbrilling about 15 years ago
Within a few years LED bulbs will be competing with the CFLs for even more efficient light and without any mercury. Right now you can only get them up to about 40 watts equivalent in bulb replacements but higher in flood and spot light replacements. But the prices aren’t very competitive yet.
Ushindi about 15 years ago
Dry: Yes, the “curly cued” bulbs ARE fluorescent - says so right on the box - at least mine do. The brand I have is “Greenlite”. No, they aren’t to be thrown in the trash - you’re right about that. Most hardware stores accept them for disposal, along with alkaline batteries, which are also not to be thrown in the garbage - let your conscience be your guide. As I said earlier, I LOVE these bulbs.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 15 years ago
Ushindi, benbrilling and dante, Well I will read the boxes again, the last time I checked them was a while back. Maybe you all are correct. These days, if you can save some money, I’ll give it a shot!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 15 years ago
Oh and the ones I checked were not Greenlite, I want to say GE or Sylvania.
soledadbianca over 10 years ago
funny no one commented on how silly this cartoon is.