FPTV ep. 9: "Global Warming" and the Incandescent Lightbulb

[fpontario]

356pla: You're quite right. This video was produced in early 2007. Power demand has dropped considerably since then. Banning the incandescent makes even less sense now than it did in 2007. Only Freedom Party opposed the ban in 2007, and Freedom Party continues to oppose it to this very day.

[356pla]

McKeever talks about the power shortage then. So much business has now either failed or left, we've been having to pay to dump load into the states when the wind blows every where after the nukes have ramped up.

But we're still paying the premiums. Plus the inflated cost of these bulbs.

McQuinty still hasn't got much off the drawing board yet, but lots of long term commitments with our money.

[xaviern007]

I choose to use CF bulbs because of the energy savings over time. Also, it's just less work to change them since they last so long. There are still plenty of reasons to use the In. bulbs, though (price, light level, no mercury.)

I'm waiting for that to hit the states. It'll be a wealth transfer here, though. They'll be mandated and then poor people will get a subsidy to buy them paid for by a tax on the corporate whipping boy du jour.

[relyingonhim]

The great thing is the regular light bulbs are made here in the US. Now we'll get to buy these "green" lightbulbs that will be made in China & shipped over here to us!

[GUMMYBEAYUH]

Good points "xaviern007", and "relyingonhim". Personally, I have tried CFLs, & I truly dislike them. I dislike the colorations, & I absolutely abhor their delay in full brightness. This is of special concern when considering the lights we use on our porches, & in other security based aspects (i.e., Backyard floodlights). What happens when you hear or notice suspicious activity outside your home, shall we stand around for a Minute or So while our lights slowly warm up, hoping to catch a glimpse?

[relyingonhim]

Funny, or not... Never thought about that. I have a few of those flourescent bulbs that look like regular light bulbs in my dining area. There's 5 bulbs in my light fixture & regular bulbs would make sitting at the table too warm during the summer months. I like these bulbs in this location, but if I want a quick light, I have to flip on the kitchen light because the one over the table... ain't happening!

I absolutely hate the goofy CFL design they keep trying to push on us.

[relyingonhim]

Also...

This whole global change stuff is a crock, anyway. The earth's weather patterns have been changing for thousands of years & has nothing to do with our cars, lights, etc. etc. it has to do with our aging planet & there's nothing any government can do about it except try to build another planet somewhere that's habitable & good luck with that one!

[noreaga12326]

@relyingonhim u wont have to only buy cfls. Incandescents will not go away 100% Halogen light bulbs are appearing in the market. they're energy efficient incandescents that will meet the energy efficient standards. Yes there will be a ban but with execeptions. Anything below 40 watts, above 100 watts, Flood light versions, appliance lighting and rough surface lighting are not included in the ban. And as i mentioned, Halogens. With these Halogen bulbs being made,cfls will be kicked 2 the curb

[Type7a]

you should worry more about running someone over with your car, then doing these stupid videos

[PaulMcKeever]

So, I take it, you do not believe that socialism kills.

[leifa1]

Reducing power consumption as you point out can will either A) reduce the need for power plants when the grid is producing enough power to start with or B) reduce black-outs and brown-outs when the grid is under-powered. In either scenario it is still quite advantageous to reduce unnecessary consumption, so I fail to see your argument.

[noreaga12326]

@leifa1 reducing consumption is a good thing, especially to save money in ur pocket. u also need to understand that ppl waste energy from 1.) leaving their lights on when not needed 2) other appliances in ur house also use a lot of energy. So u cant just blame the light bulb. i dont know about u but im proud of my home and i refuse to use gloomy pissed colored cfls just for a MYTH that it will prevent climate change. anyone who believes that myth is a religious nut job

[noreaga12326]

@leifa1 even if ALL incandescents are banned, most ppl are still gona use them cuz they prefer the light quality. so even if they're banned, most ppl are stocking up on them anyway. So the ban aint going to do any good. U are aware that incandescents will still be available after the ban period. not all incandescents will be banned. ever heard of Halogen bulbs? those are incandescents with more energy efficiency. they're already hitting the market. hopefully they'l put the cfls outa business.

[mama146]

The reason McGuinty made the coal plant promise is because he got scammed by CanWEA who told him windmills will replace them. Completely moronic since wind turbines NEED constant backup from fossil fuel plants. In fact, the more turbines you build, the more fossil fuel plants you need in case the wind stops blowing. Case in point: Texas recently had an emergency just like this.

[GUMMYBEAYUH]

Hey "mama146", have you or anyone else heard from the Environmentalists/Conservation­ists upon the aspect of how these Windmills might disrupt Bird Migration patterns? I myself have barely heard a peep of such a concern, yet it does seem common sense that such "Green Energy" might in fact be more harmful to the Wildlife as opposed to our current forms of energy.

[relyingonhim]

The only thing some environmental groups are concerned about is pushing their agendas & our current government is more than happy to swoop in & save the day... by increasing their hold on us!

[pitcalco]

Just as an aside, one good way to cut down on using electricity is for the motor works department to replace traffic lights with roundabouts or "traffic circles", but that is never going to happen either is it?

[relyingonhim]

No, that just makes too much sense & the govenments don't understand such things...