energy light bulbs

[startfresh]

i did a post about these buggers ages ago and thought ill bring it up ive got a few in my house and it subdues me when i sit under them
does it give you headaches it does me freshy

[davb]

they have mercury in them as gordie made some deal years ago to bring in these shit energy bulbs .

Whilst they may save something they are bad for us best off changing back or other ways and not only that with these bulbs they may catch fire quick on the pendant so be careful as the get hot quick and maintain to be hot for a while .

plus they hazardous to the o zone

[DaveScotFree]

The Unhealthy Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL)

http://www.suite101.com/content/say-goo ... z13557HDd5

CFLs are more expensive than incandescent bulbs but last longer and consume less electricity. Although the quality of light has improved with recent CFL products, they are health and environmental hazards. They are filled with mercury, which if broken indoors will flood the space with toxic mercury vapors. Mercury is one of the most toxic elements on earth and it affects the nervous system and kidneys. So that means there will be problems disposing expired CFLs.

But that's not all. CFLs emit EMF radiation because of the dirty electricity produced by the extremely rapid on and off internal electrical switching. This is common to all fluorescent lighting. EMF radiation has been linked to cancer, neurological disorders, and it plays havoc with diabetics. It's almost like living in a microwave with a living space full of CFLs.


Read more at Suite101: Beware of CFL Hidden Health Hazards and Know Your Options
http://www.suite101.com/content/say-goo ... z13557HDd5

[madlookin]

i got one above me head..got 6 from the pound shop ages ago and there still going strong...like they last forever!

[way I man]

Got one of these 2weeks ago, and I think its the best so far I have had for lighting, Power consumption: 4w and will get more soon.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-x-4W-High-Power ... 336336364d
· Base: B22 (Standard Bayonet fitting)

· LED quantities: sixty ultra bright LEDs

· Power consumption: 4w

· Voltage: 220V-240V

· Colour: Warm White 2700k

· Lumens: 300lm

· Dimensions: 72mm diameter x 90mm long

· Light output equivalent to a minimum of 40W ordinary light bulb

· Rated Life > 30000 Hours

· No UV or RF interference

· Flicker free, instant on/off

· Minimized maintenance hassles

· CE and RoHS compliant

· Not dimmable

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT

[joepierce1988]

they have mercury in them as gordie made some deal years ago to bring in these shit energy bulbs .

[crazations]

Energy-Saving Light Bulbs 'contain cancer causing chemicals'



“For such carcinogenic substances it is important they are
kept as far away as possible from the human environment.”