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Important Information about Energy Saver Light Bulbs
 

 

Subject - Important Information about Energy Saver Light Bulbs

December 22, 2008
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Important Information about Energy Saver Light Bulbs

 

ImageClick here to view a YouTube video which shows Congressman Ted Poe addressing the US House of Representatives on the issue of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL’s).

 

The issue addressed is the bill that Congress passed which would require Americans to buy CFL’s and bans incandescent bulbs by 2014.

 

The concern is that CFL’s contain mercury. They must be disposed of in a particular way. Click here to view the EPA’s recommendations for what to do if a fluorescent light bulb breaks.

 

Mike Holt’s Comment: I don’t plan on using CFL in my home at this time. I’ve tried many different types and don’t like the light, plus I’m concerned about the ‘overall cost to the environment’ of this ‘energy saving’ device.

 

This is the third newsletter we’ve sent on this topic. To review the past newsletters we’ve sent regarding this issue, please visit the following links:

 

Newsletter No. 1 – June 11, 2007

Newsletter No. 2 – October 17, 2007

 

Important Note: We have had issues in the past when linking to a YouTube video and have found that after so many people tried to access the video they removed it from the site. We’re going to give this a try again to see if the situation continues to occur and if so, we’ll need to stop sending newsletters that contain links to YouTube videos. Thanks for understanding.

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  • Also, in some instances incandescent reflector is the best choice because it can be focused more efficiently or because halogen has the best color rendition.

    Also, electronic ballasts both suffer from poweer quality problems and create power quality problems. In East Palestine, Ohio a new 277Y480 lighting system had 10% of the ballasts die during the first year. An aujtopsy of a dead ballast showed that it is underdesigned and misdesigned. Also, electronic ballasts have developed a reputation for tearing up both electriomechanical and electronic switches both by means of excessive inrush current and prolonged arcing of contacts when breaking a circuit.

    Michael R. Cole

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