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WHY CAN’T ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS DIM, WHEN USED ON A DIMMER SWITCH?
May 15th
Question by Jordan L:
Why cannot energy saving light bulbs dim, when used on a dimmer switch?
We have recently installed some new light fixtures and did not realize that energy saving light bulbs will not dim, they will only work on maximum power, when the dimmer switch is turned down, they just flicker.
Also does anyone know if you can purchase energy saving light bulbs that will work on a dimmer switch?
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Q&A: DO ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS REALLY SAVE YOU MONEY?
Apr 20th
Question by jrenee:
Do energy saving light bulbs really save you money?
Has anyone see a drop in their electric bills after using energy saving bulbs?
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DO THOSE SWIRLY LIGHT BULBS THAT SAVE ENERGY WORK?
Apr 15th
Question by Alicia G:
Do those swirly light bulbs that save energy work?
I’ve used them but they do not last 7 years like it states on the box.
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WHATS THE SAFE WAY OF DISCARDING BROKEN ENERGY-SAVING LIGHT BULBS?
Apr 14th
Question by MJ:
Whats the safe way of discarding broken energy-saving light bulbs?
I broke one and want to know, what the ideal method to dispose of it?
Also I know they contain mercury vapour, and I was wondering whats the chance of suffering mercury poisoning?
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CAN YOU GROW PLANTS UNDER THE LIGHT FROM THE ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS?
Apr 8th
Question by :
Can you grow plants under the light from the energy saving light bulbs?
I’m speaking about the swirly looking ones
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Q&A: CAN ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS GIVE ME A TAN?
Apr 3rd
Question by Anonymous:
Can energy saving light bulbs give me a tan?
Or even sunburn?
They give off UV, that is the same harmful waves the sun gives off.
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HOW MANY WATTS DO YOU GET FROM 1 SOLAR PANEL IN FULL SUN LIGHT?
Mar 27th
Question by Vincent Q:
how many watts do you get from 1 solar panel in full sun light?
i realy want to put solar panels on my home but im curious how many watts i can get per panel.
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IF U USE ENERGY SAVING BULBS HOW MUCH WOULD U SAVE A MONTH ON YOUR LIGHT BILL?
Mar 26th
Question by Sara M:
if u use energy saving bulbs how much would u save a month on your light bill?
give me an exsample what you would be saving?
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WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS?
Mar 23rd
Question by maddayyy(::
What are the pros and cons of energy saving light bulbs?
I need mostly cons for my school project, but a few pros would be good too 
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Q&A: IS IT TRUE THAT ONE ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULB CONTAINS ENOUGH MERCURY TO CONTAMINATE 6,000 GALLONS OF WATER?
Mar 18th
Question by michael n:
Is it true that one energy saving light bulb contains enough mercury to contaminate 6,000 gallons of water?
While these bulbs(as featured on Live Earth) save energy, improper handling could cause more harm than good. Contact your local waste management facility to educate you and your friends on proper disposal.
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