Lessons Learned about - CFL bulbs

The first in my Lessons Learned Series - Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)

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• CFL
• Compact
• Fluorescent
• Lamp
• Bulb

[gbh1935]

So, not only do I need to replace my incandescent bulbs with CFL due new laws, but I got to replace all the lighting fixtures that don't breath, install a voltage stabilizer, don't use them outside where they could get wet, hot, or cold, or use them in any room where you may turn the lights on and off alot, or have high humidity and drive several miles to dispose of them at a special facility because they contain mercury. (and keep a special cleanup kit onhand incase one accidently breaks.

[den2003]

Yeah, CFLs aren't really good for bathrooms...

But if you're intent on electric savings, etc, then i suggest you get LED lightbulbs.They're a bit dear still, but do not heat up much, the electronics are minimal and can be cycled on/off forever so should last longer in your bathroom.

[clairesreelymovin]

the days of the CFL are pretty numbered- LEDtube 15w 4foot fixtures and tubes are already in mainstream use and they have VERY high stability. LED tubes are strips of 100-150 white or blue leds contained within a glass or polycarbonate tube, they are installed in flourescent fittings as a straight replacement for the flu tube, the only thing you have to do beforehand is remove ballast and starter from the fitting.

they can last upto 50,000 hours as well!

[riottaba]

I had a philips 9 watt cfl last 6 years in a porch globe light, mind you it wasn't made in china but europe

[jrmrofin]

Hey Stupid, your 1st problem is that your not suppose to put CFL bulbs over 23 watts in enclosed fixtures, read the package

[stickedU]

@gbh1935 Wrong Wrong and Wrong. I have used all of my cfls in those locations and conditions you listed and they are ALL still running strong after six years. Bring facts to the table next time . Fool

[40172]

Cheapy built Chinese crap, but high profit for the Chinese with the help of our GOVERNMENT that makes laws where we have to use thes bulbs that are a fire and health hazard!

[1988tq]

I switched back to Incandescent light bulbs for the winter (compaired to last winter when I used CFL's. I have electric heat in my apartment, and so by using higher wattage incandescent vs CFL,s last winter (and this year was colder) My electric bill was on average $20 LESS than when I used the CFL's last year. I will not buy another CFL.

Also, buy the 130 volt Incandescents, they will last longer in most household sockets. They just produce a little less light.

[1988tq]

I switched back to Incandescent light bulbs for the winter (compaired to last winter when I used CFL's. I have electric heat in my apartment, and so by using higher wattage incandescent vs CFL,s last winter (and this year was colder) My electric bill was on average $20 LESS than when I used the CFL's last year. I will not buy another CFL.

[THEREIZNOGOD]

thanks for this video. what you say here, i've confirmed myself.