Comments on: Florescent Bulbs don’t work and are bad for the environment http://my2bucks.com/2009/04/09/florescent-bulbs-don%e2%80%99t-work-and-are-bad-for-the-environment/ Since 2 Cents Ain't Gonna Cut It Any More Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:04:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Cats r Flyfishn http://my2bucks.com/2009/04/09/florescent-bulbs-don%e2%80%99t-work-and-are-bad-for-the-environment/#comment-2708 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:31:46 +0000 http://my2bucks.wordpress.com/?p=2852#comment-2708 Several years ago, I had a package of the bulbs fall on the floor and break. At that time, I was not aware of the mercury problem so they breakage went into the trash. I now buy the bulbs that are enclosed and I find that these bulbs work fine. As a matter of fact, our electric usage.

]]> By: my2bucks http://my2bucks.com/2009/04/09/florescent-bulbs-don%e2%80%99t-work-and-are-bad-for-the-environment/#comment-2609 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:26:29 +0000 http://my2bucks.wordpress.com/?p=2852#comment-2609 My experience with the bulbs has been spotty. One didn’t work out of the box. I removed them from my bedroom because I have dimmers on the lamps and the dimmers didn’t work with the bulbs. My kids do have them in their bedrooms and if they put their lights on at night, it takes a few minutes before you can see.

We’re not supposed to throw them in the trash because they release the mercury when they break – which they will in the landfill. The problem is that we haven’t been told about this so most people do throw them in the trash.

We will eventually have to dispose of them at the hazardous waste locations where we currently dispose of batteries, paint, etc.

]]> By: Annette http://my2bucks.com/2009/04/09/florescent-bulbs-don%e2%80%99t-work-and-are-bad-for-the-environment/#comment-2604 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:27:44 +0000 http://my2bucks.wordpress.com/?p=2852#comment-2604 Yes, but the reason they “jumped” on George Will and the WaPo was because he has been writing factually incorrect articles on Global Warming for a long time and the people he has been quoting (I think it was the U of I at Chicago) have asked him and the WaPo to either print a clarification or a retraction. He and the Post have done neither. This has been going on for years, even before he went to the Post and was still with the Times.

I use the Florescent bulbs and although they are a little dimmer than the others they aren’t bad. I don’t have any trouble with them. I have used them for a couple of years and have yet to have one break and have never had trouble disposing of one. I just throw them in the trash. However I think I have only had to replace one so far in 2 years. And I wouldn’t swear to that.

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