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To: jazusamo; xzins
The government says incandescent bulbs have too short a life span and are inefficient, wasting most of their energy on heat rather than on light.

9 months out of the year the heat produced by incandescents is not wasted, but contributes to the heating of the home. The money and energy saved is wasted by raising your fuel oil and gas bills.

20 posted on 12/06/2010 7:01:18 PM PST by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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To: P-Marlowe; xzins

That’s true and in the summer months the days are much longer and bulbs aren’t used as much.


26 posted on 12/06/2010 7:06:00 PM PST by jazusamo (His [Obama's] political base---the young, the left and the thoughtless: Thomas Sowell)
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To: P-Marlowe; jazusamo

I use both, but if I need good lighting I get an incandescent. Outdoor lights that need to stay on a long time, I use the CFLs. Don’t have to change them nearly as often.

Choice. I don’t need the government me that they’re getting rid of adjustable wrenches because sockets are just so much better, getting rid of horses in favor of mules, or books in favor of kindles.

I actually prefer books, to be honest with you. And I like paperbacks over hardcover....much easier to hold in one hand while you drink coffee with the other. :>)


31 posted on 12/06/2010 7:10:40 PM PST by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain & proud of it: Truly Supporting the Troops means praying for their Victory!)
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To: P-Marlowe
<you say “9 months out of the year the heat produced by incandescents is not wasted, but contributes to the heating of the home. The money and energy saved is wasted by raising your fuel oil and gas bills. “

I can attest to that. I have to keep my heat really low - money - and bundle up good - but my lamp over my shoulder really does provide some warmth -

But, dang, I've been stockpiling in old style bulbs, hoping to cash in when the ban went into effect - selling “heat balls” ;o)

http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/energy/blogs/skirting-eu-law-the-rebranding-of-incandescent-bulbs-as-heat-balls

53 posted on 12/06/2010 7:51:07 PM PST by maine-iac7 (We Stand Together of We Fall Apart)
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To: P-Marlowe

[9 months out of the year the heat produced by incandescents is not wasted, but contributes to the heating of the home.]

Exactly! I’ve been trying to tell people this, waste heat isn’t waste in the winter.

Much less leaving a light on near a water pipe or plant that might freeze in a cold snap.


60 posted on 12/06/2010 9:05:53 PM PST by DaxtonBrown (HARRY: Money Mob & Influence (See my Expose on Reid on amazon.com written by me!))
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To: P-Marlowe
9 months out of the year the heat produced by incandescents is not wasted, but contributes to the heating of the home.

Not if Florida.

79 posted on 12/07/2010 10:57:00 AM PST by SeeSac
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