Comments on: Say goodbye to the incandescent light bulb. http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:45:29 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Daquan http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/comment-page-1/#comment-16773 Daquan Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:16:02 +0000 http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/#comment-16773 maVBbBnF4UEHy maVBbBnF4UEHy

]]> By: JR http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/comment-page-1/#comment-15552 JR Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:57:19 +0000 http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/#comment-15552 Don't forget to add in the $60.00 or so to recycle a 5 gallon bucket full of those cfl's. Don’t forget to add in the $60.00 or so to recycle a 5 gallon bucket full of those cfl’s.

]]> By: Greg http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/comment-page-1/#comment-15550 Greg Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:34:23 +0000 http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/#comment-15550 The foolishness spewing out of capitol hill grows ever more tedious. I wonder what they would do if everyone didn't vote in the next election. Not 1 solitary soul. 0 votes. (No, I'm not stupid enough to believe that would ever happen.) BTW, I bought dimmable CFLs on eBay earlier this year. They're made in China (something I normally avoid like the plague, but no one else makes any). I've used them for about 7 months so far. No failures, no buzzing. They're still available on eBay for about $2 a bulb. The foolishness spewing out of capitol hill grows ever more tedious. I wonder what they would do if everyone didn’t vote in the next election. Not 1 solitary soul. 0 votes. (No, I’m not stupid enough to believe that would ever happen.)

BTW, I bought dimmable CFLs on eBay earlier this year. They’re made in China (something I normally avoid like the plague, but no one else makes any). I’ve used them for about 7 months so far. No failures, no buzzing. They’re still available on eBay for about $2 a bulb.

]]> By: Josh http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/comment-page-1/#comment-15542 Josh Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:43:21 +0000 http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/#comment-15542 What about applications that cannot use CFL? Specifically, CFL is not a constant light. In fact, it is flashing at a high rate of speed, you just can't see the flashing with the human eye. Regular bulbs put out constant light. Think of working on a car, there are many moving parts such as a spinning flywheel. If the speed of the spinning part matches the cycle of the light, the object will appear to stand still. Many people have lost limbs from using CFL on appliations where there are moving parts. I really can't see how this is going to help. Hopefully they allow "special purpose" incandescent bulbs?! What about applications that cannot use CFL? Specifically, CFL is not a constant light. In fact, it is flashing at a high rate of speed, you just can’t see the flashing with the human eye. Regular bulbs put out constant light. Think of working on a car, there are many moving parts such as a spinning flywheel. If the speed of the spinning part matches the cycle of the light, the object will appear to stand still. Many people have lost limbs from using CFL on appliations where there are moving parts. I really can’t see how this is going to help. Hopefully they allow “special purpose” incandescent bulbs?!

]]> By: Justin http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/comment-page-1/#comment-15537 Justin Wed, 26 Dec 2007 02:59:28 +0000 http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/#comment-15537 <i>Uh, halogens are incandescent. If the wording in the bill is broad enough, it will ban those too.</i> Indeed. I went back and read the actual bill. I'll post more in a follow-up. Uh, halogens are incandescent. If the wording in the bill is broad enough, it will ban those too.

Indeed. I went back and read the actual bill. I’ll post more in a follow-up.

]]> By: jed http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/comment-page-1/#comment-15536 jed Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:31:55 +0000 http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/#comment-15536 Uh, halogens are incandescent. If the wording in the bill is broad enough, it will ban those too. If it has exceptions for halogen type, and other types (such as 12v automotive), then you have some alternatives to CFLs -- especially if you're willing to get a bit creative. Though I'm guessing arc lights are a bit harsh for indoor use, and I don't think they can be dimmed either. Halogens, when dimmed, get too yellow for my taste. But then I really like the 'daylight' CFLs. Uh, halogens are incandescent. If the wording in the bill is broad enough, it will ban those too. If it has exceptions for halogen type, and other types (such as 12v automotive), then you have some alternatives to CFLs — especially if you’re willing to get a bit creative. Though I’m guessing arc lights are a bit harsh for indoor use, and I don’t think they can be dimmed either. Halogens, when dimmed, get too yellow for my taste. But then I really like the ‘daylight’ CFLs.

]]> By: MadRocketScientist http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/comment-page-1/#comment-15534 MadRocketScientist Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:35:29 +0000 http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/#comment-15534 That is why I am glad to see that LEDs are getting better and better every year. The colors are still quite primary, but they do not run hot (like halogen), they are not toxic (like CFL), and the last forever (unlike incandescent). Right now I just use them for flashlights, worklights, and exterior floods, but as the colors get more yellow (instead of blue), I'll be putting them elsewhere. That is why I am glad to see that LEDs are getting better and better every year. The colors are still quite primary, but they do not run hot (like halogen), they are not toxic (like CFL), and the last forever (unlike incandescent). Right now I just use them for flashlights, worklights, and exterior floods, but as the colors get more yellow (instead of blue), I’ll be putting them elsewhere.

]]> By: Snowflakes in Hell » Blog Archive » Selective Outrage About Incandecent Bulbs http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/comment-page-1/#comment-15533 Snowflakes in Hell » Blog Archive » Selective Outrage About Incandecent Bulbs Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:07:15 +0000 http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/#comment-15533 [...] think Justin has a pretty good explanation for why we’re selectively angry about Congress banning our light [...] [...] think Justin has a pretty good explanation for why we’re selectively angry about Congress banning our light [...]

]]> By: Jason http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/comment-page-1/#comment-15532 Jason Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:09:51 +0000 http://www.justinbuist.org/blog/2007/12/23/say-goodbye-to-the-incandescent-light-bulb/#comment-15532 The low-flush toilets really make me laugh. So, if you cut the water usage in half, but it takes 2-3 flushes to get rid of the stuff you're trying to get rid of - what good did you do? The low-flush toilets really make me laugh. So, if you cut the water usage in half, but it takes 2-3 flushes to get rid of the stuff you’re trying to get rid of – what good did you do?

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