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To: USFRIENDINVICTORIA
because of the energy-efficient light bulbs we’ve all been forced to use.

I have to say that I really love led bulbs. I don't think they needed to outlaw the tungsten bulbs as we would all have switched once they became cost effective. They are there now.

46 posted on 03/12/2015 11:34:04 AM PDT by P-Marlowe (Saying that ISIL is not Islamic is like saying Obama is not an Idiot.)
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To: P-Marlowe

I prefer LED bulbs in several applications — I just prefer having a choice in the matter more. Governments are finally admitting that the mercury in CFL bulbs is a problem. While CFL bulbs were the only reasonable alternative to incandescent bulbs, governments overlooked their own stringent environmental laws concerning mercury — now that there’s the LED alternative, we might see bans on CFL bulbs before long.

BTW, in colder climates (i.e. all of Canada) lighting season overlaps heating season. Incandescent bulbs are 100% efficient heaters (when used indoors). Switching from incandescent to LED or CFL bulbs saves zero energy, during heating season.


77 posted on 03/14/2015 1:17:07 PM PDT by USFRIENDINVICTORIA
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