Comments on: Energy Saving Light Bulbs

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By: MetaDAD

MetaDAD — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:00:35 +0000

I didn’t notice the other comments, sorry.

By: MetaDAD

MetaDAD — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:59:41 +0000

That’s a great idea, just be careful how you dispose of the bulb. Those compact fluorescent bulbs have trace amounts of mercury in them and need to be recycled properly.

By: Neena

Neena — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:03:49 +0000

MadMerv,
That is scary. I did read about mercury in energy efficient bulbs before. It is a problem when are being used on such a large scale. I wonder if there alternative to using mercury in the manufacturing process?

By: MadMerv

MadMerv — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:29:56 +0000

This is a great idea. I’ll have to think of it next time I change a bulb.

Oddly enough this is the second post of the day I’ve read dealing with Energy Efficient Bulbs, although the other one was a bit more alarming. I’m not sure if you know metaDAD but here’s the particular post - http://tinyurl.com/6pktsk - making me think twice.

By: Neena

Neena — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:15:04 +0000

Boogiemum,
Glad to be of help! I think the data will be useful.

By: boogiemum

boogiemum — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:09:08 +0000

Great idea! I do similar things with cleaners and other items that state a certain amount of usage. I can’t wait to try out this one!

By: bloggingzoom.com

bloggingzoom.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:33:28 +0000

Energy Saving Light Bulbs…

Here is one of my parenting tips that will help you to figure out how long either energy saving light bulbs or incandescent light bulbs really last. The information on the actual packaging is far from helpful, especially when it seems like you are chan…