What about motion detection lights? they dont' work with them either - and I depend on them inside and my porch light for safety underfoot
Read this insanity - the details of how they must be disposed of - read the 'What if I break..." instructions. Pure insanity and then read the 2nd link about what happened to a lady who DID break one
http://www.maine.gov/dep/rwm/homeowner/fluorescent.htm
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http://ellsworthmaine.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7446&Itemid=31
When are we going to stand up and demand this stop NOW - why are we all just nattering about it but accepting it as a faite accompli - we need to start screaming loud and clear right now.
This is such an easy one to totally refute the 'to save energy' mantra...
in this day of all the "GREEN" technology, they're going to mandate these hazard waste products be in every home?
Come on folks, lets not just sit here preaching to the choir - get on the horn!
Yes..these outdoor variety lights can't accomadate fluorescent lights because these lights aren't rated for outdoor use.
Your right, the scam continues, hopefully America will wake up!!