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Just another busted bulb

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 8 Nov 17

We were told that these led lights are good quality and could last a long time. But this is probably the fourth time a LED light got busted only within this year. Not to mention this was more expensive than the Fluorescent one....

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Stocking up on incandescent light bulbs and now hear about the led ones

suspenseful @suspenseful (40192) • Canada 12 Feb 13

I heard that soon they will make incandescent light bulbs illegal to purchase, so the last month or so, I have been buying extra ones just in case. I really do not like the fluorescent bulbs, not that they will effect me, but...

oh what light bulbs should i get

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Which Bulb Is Better to Use For a Solar System, Fluorescent or Incandescent

Muelitz @Muelitz (1592) • Canada 7 Sep 12

I am planning to set-up a solar powered lighting system that I would use to light my backyard. I am wondering if any of you would have an idea which bulb would be better to use. I am aware that Fluorescent is brighter than...

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Latest in Lighting... LED direct replacements for Fluorescent Tubes are here!

veganbliss @veganbliss (3895) • Adelaide, Australia 9 Sep 10

I guess many of us have heard about LED's being used to replace halogen lighting, incandescent bulbs & just about everything else out there. LED's are being used in everything from car lights to traffic lights these days, mainly...

latest technology

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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Are Hazardous Waste

friskimage @friskimage (170) • United States 26 Jul 09

The newer screw-in type fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury. There was a case in 2008 in Florida, U.S. where a woman dropped a bulb in her living room. It broke on the floor. She had heard that the bulbs may be toxic, so she...

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Do you still use incandescent bulbs??

benthose @benthose (474) • India 4 Apr 08

I don't. It's been almost 2 years since we removed the last one from our house.. At that time, environmental concern was not the reason. But it was the irritating colour of the light and the hard shadows it casted.. We use CFLs as...

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Compact fluorescent bulbs

revdauphinee @revdauphinee (5703) • United States 5 Jan 08

Compact fluorescent bulbs, the twisted looking replacement lights that use as little as one fourth the power of their common incandescent counterparts (and last much longer), are being adopted worldwide in an effort to reduce...

compact fluorescent bulbs

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Fluorescent bulbs - what's your opinion?

stvasile @stvasile (7306) • Romania 10 Oct 07

Hey, everybody! I just bought my first fluorescent bulbs today and I'm so proud of them. I can't wait to see if it makes a difference on the amount of energy I use. As far as I can tell, the light is pleasant, not disturbing as...

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Does your fluorescent light flicker when you switch it on?

squaretile @squaretile (3778) • Singapore 26 Jun 07

My fluorescent bathroom light flickers for at least 5-8 seconds before going on 'full strength'. I find it quite annoying especially when I want to get into the bathroom and start seeing where everything is. Actually, I guess...

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Fluorescent Lighting to Dominate California

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 19 Apr 07

What do you think about the fluorescent lighting bill in California? Even if you're not in CA, would you switch your regular lights to fluorescent to save energy? I won't be switching my lights. I don't care if I have to...

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light

arjyadas @arjyadas (121) • India 17 Nov 06

like bulb or tubelight

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