They do make dimmable CFLs but they're a bit pricier. I probably have 40 CFLs versus 2 Incandescents in my house but I live in Fl so the cold issue doesn't affect us as much here.
John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I, A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4 -----Original Message----- From: Ralph Smith [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 11:08 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Obsolete Tech Agree with them not working well in cold environments. Also unless something has changed they don't work with dimmer switches. And, because of their mercury content, they are supposed to be desposed of properly - I wonder what percentage actually end up in land fills. -----Original Message----- From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 11:01 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Obsolete Tech Shame, as in my not so humble opinion, the CF bulbs don't live up to hype ( literally ) ... I've had CF's 'burn out' within a year or two, and not the 5 + years their packaging claimed ... And they don't work well in a cold environment ( garage, cold bathroom in the winter, etc as they take a while to get to proper brightness .. I want to flip the switch and have LIGHT !!! Hopefully the cost of distribution and manufacture will be worked out a few years to replace CF bulbs with household LED .. They're even more energy efficient, almost no heat at all, and much better longevity ... Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, & Security -----Original Message----- From: Angus Scott-Fleming [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 10:52 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Obsolete Tech On 17 Aug 2009 at 9:40, paul chinnery wrote: > I think the writer is wrong about the incandescent bulbs, though. > There going to be around for a long time. I've replaced some of mine, > but I still like to use the incandescent for reading. If you want to keep using incandescents, you need to stock up. Already illegal in the EU, going to be illegal in the US in 3 years or so: ------- Included Stuff Follows ------- FAQ: The End of the Light Bulb as We Know It - US News and World Report December 19, 2007 The incandescent light bulb, one of the most venerable inventions of its era but deemed too inefficient for our own, will be phased off the U.S. market beginning in 2012 under the new energy law just approved by Congress. --------- Included Stuff Ends --------- More here with links: http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/economy/2007/12/19/faq-the-end-o f-th e-light-bulb-as-we-know-it.html or here if the above wraps unusably: http://preview.tinyurl.com/2aeatc Send Your Light Bulbs To Washington http://sendyourlightbulbstowashington.wordpress.com/ -- Angus Scott-Fleming GeoApps, Tucson, Arizona 1-520-290-5038 +-----------------------------------+ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ Confidentiality Notice: ---------------------------------- This communication, including any attachments, may contain confidential information and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email, delete and destroy all copies of the original message. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
