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Light bulbs have become confusing to select

James Higgins @JamesHxstatic (29410) • Eugene, Oregon 15 Feb 17

Most of us grew up with the old incandescent light bulbs. When one burned out, you bought another. They are still around, but won't be forever since they are not at all energy efficient. They are pretty cheap to buy though by...

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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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Europe ban the selling of Incandescent light bulbs across the continent

kingparker @kingparker (9673) • United States 15 Sep 10

It is official, and EU take it seriously with all the retailers and businesses. On Tuesday, EU officially announced the act of banning the sell of traditional light bulbs, and LED and CFL will be the ones for the European market....

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For energy saving, which lighting product you prefer?

clorissa123 @clorissa123 (4926) • United States 30 Jul 09

In America, after this economic crisis, we all learn to be living frugal, money saving. Especially on utility bills, we all have to be money - saving savvy. Many manufacturers have recent products aim at this goal, such as energy...

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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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What would you do without Incandescent Bulbs

qbranchltd @qbranchltd (129) • United States 5 Feb 08

There is a push to eliminate incandescent bulbs and replace them with flourescent spiral bulbs. Look around your house. Will all of your lighting fixtures look good without incandescent bulbs? What about those small flame bulbs in...

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Incandescent bulbs or CFL - What is being used in your home?

shan_ab @shan_ab (377) • India 10 Jun 07

Which type of bulbs are being used in yoru house? Incandescent or CFL. Some facts regarding CFL - CFL bubls have revolutionized energy efficient lighning CFLs are four times more efficient and last upto 10 times longer that...

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Florescent vs. Regular Light Bulbs

thundercat @thundercat (505) • United States 26 Dec 06

Which kind to you use mostly in your house or apartment? I like the energy savings of florescent bulbs but some of them are too white of a light. I like the softness of a regular incandescent light bulb but with the longevity...

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