CF lightbulbs are expensive, do not last anywhere near as long as the manufacturers claim that they do and contain mercury, which makes their disposal hazardous waste. It may cut down on energy usage in the short term but will be a huge problem in the long term. NEXT!
I have an old CF that has lasted over 15 years. It wasn’t lit all that time, but survived many household moves. It flickers before it fully lights. :-) Computer monitors and laptops also contain dangerous metals, which is why they have to be disposed of safely. However, LED bulbs are the next great thing, apparently – no mercury, low energy use, and they DO last a long time.Progress, not perfection…
Hey I know one “pretender” to the throne who is loving this week’s strips…Georg of Prussia. The Kaiser’s Great Great Grandson is openly calling for a return of the Hohenzollerns to power in Germany.
CFL’s contain mercury vapor, which goes to your brain and is very bad to let loose in an enclosed space like a room in your house. Don’t break them, don’t let them overheat and explode from inadequate ventilation. The solid chunks of mercury amalgam that they stick in your tooth cavities aren’t the best thing either. Every wonder why doctors almost never test for mercury and other heavy metals? LEDs are awesome though, or will be at least.
I bought some CFLs but currently use just one in the light of front stoop (need an 8’ ladder on a tiny stoop to change bulb- also is outdoors so no danger of murcury in the house). Most lights I use are on dimmers and bulbs I bought are not compatible and I retire shortly after dark.
perceptor3 about 13 years ago
Better Vic than anyone in our government!
vwdualnomand about 13 years ago
don’t people revolt under monarchy? us against the brits, france, russia
IQTech61 about 13 years ago
CF lightbulbs are expensive, do not last anywhere near as long as the manufacturers claim that they do and contain mercury, which makes their disposal hazardous waste. It may cut down on energy usage in the short term but will be a huge problem in the long term. NEXT!
cccare56 about 13 years ago
I have an old CF that has lasted over 15 years. It wasn’t lit all that time, but survived many household moves. It flickers before it fully lights. :-) Computer monitors and laptops also contain dangerous metals, which is why they have to be disposed of safely. However, LED bulbs are the next great thing, apparently – no mercury, low energy use, and they DO last a long time.Progress, not perfection…
joyleaf about 13 years ago
lol You got to love her determination!
kankoviak about 13 years ago
Hey I know one “pretender” to the throne who is loving this week’s strips…Georg of Prussia. The Kaiser’s Great Great Grandson is openly calling for a return of the Hohenzollerns to power in Germany.
Technojunkie about 13 years ago
CFL’s contain mercury vapor, which goes to your brain and is very bad to let loose in an enclosed space like a room in your house. Don’t break them, don’t let them overheat and explode from inadequate ventilation. The solid chunks of mercury amalgam that they stick in your tooth cavities aren’t the best thing either. Every wonder why doctors almost never test for mercury and other heavy metals? LEDs are awesome though, or will be at least.
Sherlock Watson about 13 years ago
“Surrender control to an absolute monarch today.”
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vldazzle about 13 years ago
I bought some CFLs but currently use just one in the light of front stoop (need an 8’ ladder on a tiny stoop to change bulb- also is outdoors so no danger of murcury in the house). Most lights I use are on dimmers and bulbs I bought are not compatible and I retire shortly after dark.
JP Steve Premium Member about 13 years ago
There are incandescent bulbs still burning that Edison built. Failure is a really lucrative option!