Energy Saving » Light http://sludgie.net blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:33:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 IS THERE A SAFE WAY TO DISPOSE OF THOSE NEW ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS? http://sludgie.net/3495/is-there-a-safe-way-to-dispose-of-those-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs/ http://sludgie.net/3495/is-there-a-safe-way-to-dispose-of-those-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:33:16 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3495/is-there-a-safe-way-to-dispose-of-those-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs/ Question by stormshadow_024:
Is there a safe way to dispose of those new energy saving light bulbs?
I hear that they contain mercury and this presents a problem when it comes to throwing them away.


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Answer by Bam’s ex g/f
ok sparkling wiggle just throw it in the trash

Answer by rhonda c
You can take them to The Home Depot. They will handle disposal for you.

Answer by James B
Some neighborhoods have toxic waste disposal places.

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Can I make money by collecting mercury out of energy saving light bulbs?
I was wondering if I bust open one of those compact fluorescent light bulb that has burned out and save the mercury, I could make some money off the mercury?

How much is mercury an ounce?


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Answer by SkyDancer American Made
I think that is a stupid idea unless you want to try and sell it back to China. If you check those “American energy efficient light bulbs, they were all made in China. That is just another way for them to get rid of their toxic waste.

Answer by panurge2
The amount of mercury in a fluorescent bulb is so small, that you would have to pay just to get rid of the pile of broken glass. The stuff is poison,not just for the environment, but will kill you as well.
btw All types of fluorescent bulbs have a TINY drop of mercury in them.

Answer by kcguy6935
I truly hope you are joking, this would not be a good thing to do for at least two reasons. One:heavy metal poisoning is not enjoyable and two the mercury would be very difficult to get as each bulb is mandated to have under 4mg. If you must collect it get it from old thermostats they have over 100 times more mercury in them and it is in liquid form called a mercury switch. (Again if you aren’t properly trained with the right equipment this would also be idiotic)

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]]> http://sludgie.net/3479/qa-can-i-make-money-by-collecting-mercury-out-of-energy-saving-light-bulbs/feed/ 0 Q&A: ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULB 10 WATTS IN 60 WATT SOCKET? http://sludgie.net/3467/qa-energy-saving-light-bulb-10-watts-in-60-watt-socket/ http://sludgie.net/3467/qa-energy-saving-light-bulb-10-watts-in-60-watt-socket/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:35:07 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3467/qa-energy-saving-light-bulb-10-watts-in-60-watt-socket/ Question by :
energy saving light bulb 10 watts in 60 watt socket?
my light takes 60 watt bulbs. i have a 10 watt energy saving bulb and i heard that was equivalent to 60 but i’m afraid to try it.


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Answer by Golfer
No need to be afraid. The lamp is rated at 60W because of heat output not because the socket is 60W. The 10w cfl (compact fluorescent light) that you have is fine.

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]]> http://sludgie.net/3467/qa-energy-saving-light-bulb-10-watts-in-60-watt-socket/feed/ 0 DO ALL THE FLUORESCENT ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS HAVE A YELLOWISH TINT TO THEM? http://sludgie.net/3425/do-all-the-fluorescent-energy-saving-light-bulbs-have-a-yellowish-tint-to-them/ http://sludgie.net/3425/do-all-the-fluorescent-energy-saving-light-bulbs-have-a-yellowish-tint-to-them/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:33:04 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3425/do-all-the-fluorescent-energy-saving-light-bulbs-have-a-yellowish-tint-to-them/ Question by I heart beets:
Do all the fluorescent energy saving light bulbs have a yellowish tint to them?
all the ones I have installed to replace incandescent seem to be a tiny yellow. Are there any that are more whiter and brighter? Thanks so much.


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Answer by Fatefinger
No. Those are actually outdoor lights that have a yellow tint. Supposedly they are yellow as bugs are not attracted to them. They are wrong.

Answer by Rottie Mom
I have some that have that yellowish color, some that are kind of pale blue. Have not found any that give just a white light.

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]]> http://sludgie.net/3425/do-all-the-fluorescent-energy-saving-light-bulbs-have-a-yellowish-tint-to-them/feed/ 0 Q&A: WHAT DO PEOPLE THINK OF THE NEW ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS? http://sludgie.net/3419/qa-what-do-people-think-of-the-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs/ http://sludgie.net/3419/qa-what-do-people-think-of-the-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:33:59 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3419/qa-what-do-people-think-of-the-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs/ Question by RosieRoadkill:
What do people think of the new energy saving light bulbs?
Do they give off as much light as the old ones?


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Answer by Will F
There fine.

Make sure you dispose of them properly though as each light bulb contains a good bit of mercury.

In other words, these are worse for the environment than a regular light bulb if you just throw it away.

Answer by sursumcorda
I like the idea, but not the actual use. It takes longer for them to get up to speed and give off the amount of light I need to see by. Also, I am not seeing the long lasting use the packaging promises–they burn out quicker than advertised and I have to do the perilous waste disposal, rather than toss in the trash. So overall, not too happy, but I am using them.

Answer by Timothy L
Bought my first one in 1981. They are great. They do not usually put out quite the same amount of light as claimed on box ie 11watt equals 60 watt old style so you need to up the wattage a tiny and remember that some do take half a minute to warm up- but they still save a lot of power and do last for a long time. (the first one I purchased lasted 7 years and got a lot of use).

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]]> http://sludgie.net/3419/qa-what-do-people-think-of-the-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs/feed/ 4 HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE NEW ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS?? http://sludgie.net/3366/how-do-you-feel-about-the-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs/ http://sludgie.net/3366/how-do-you-feel-about-the-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:33:20 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3366/how-do-you-feel-about-the-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs/ Question by Buff Me:
How do you feel about the new energy saving light bulbs??
do they really save money ??

Why are they so costly ??

Are the manufactures just trying to take our money because there new, they can jack up the price ??


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Answer by crazeecatlady
I REALLY like them. They definitely save money and generate less heat because they work differently than incandescent bulbs. I have ONLY fluorescents in my home. An added benefit for me, being only five feet tall, is that they practically NEVER burn out, so I do not have to drag out a chair/ladder/tall friend to change them!! :-)

Answer by Taz
I have them in each socket. Inside and outside.
I save at least 10% a month, sometimes more…

If you search around you can find some in multipacks that are cheaper then just a single one….

It is worth the money to use them…

Answer by saturn622
Yep, we love them around here. Their farily cheap comparing how long they last.

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What are the views of people on energy saving light bulbs?
Do you think they are as bright?


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Answer by mymuttsrock
Yes

Answer by Global Warning
NO !

I like tungsten light bulbs !

Answer by bobbo195
the take some time to get bright

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]]> http://sludgie.net/3351/what-are-the-opinions-of-people-on-energy-saving-light-bulbs/feed/ 6 HOW MUCH MERCURY IS IN THE NEW ENERGY-SAVING LIGHT BULBS, IS IT BAD FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT TO BE IN OUR LANDFILLS http://sludgie.net/3350/how-much-mercury-is-in-the-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs-is-it-bad-for-our-environment-to-be-in-our-landfills/ http://sludgie.net/3350/how-much-mercury-is-in-the-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs-is-it-bad-for-our-environment-to-be-in-our-landfills/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:34:40 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3350/how-much-mercury-is-in-the-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs-is-it-bad-for-our-environment-to-be-in-our-landfills/ Question by pamdazzle:
How much mercury is in the new energy-saving light bulbs, is it bad for our environment to be in our landfills

I saw a special on tv that it is a hazard if you to break one.
I am speaking about the small spiral flourescent lightbulbs they will eventually burn out and im wonderinng burnt out or not if it is broken either at home or in a landfill is it a hazard. And if so why do not they mark it on the package or tell people about it?


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Answer by mtn paul
wow actually learned some thing new mercury in light bulbs and land fills that is scary worth looking into those heavy metals are forever get on it children just state no to stupidity

Answer by vladoviking
Last I checked they stated you should only be concerned if you are throwing away lights in bulk mostly speaking about the more massive flourescents like possibly the 4 foot ones you have in your kitchen.
But mercury is mercury isnt it.

Answer by Nickel Johann
NO

They reduce the electricity consumption. Electricity generation relies heavily on coal. So if you have to produce less electricity, you burn less coal.
So what´s the relation with Mercury?
Mercury is emitted in massive quantities as a result of coal being burned in coal power plants. Using less energy reduces Mercury emissions on a plant basis. This reduction is higher than the increased mercury due to the light bulbs.

And if most people give their used bulbs for recycling, most Mercury will not be released and the effect will even be better

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]]> http://sludgie.net/3350/how-much-mercury-is-in-the-new-energy-saving-light-bulbs-is-it-bad-for-our-environment-to-be-in-our-landfills/feed/ 2 WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FLUORESCENT LIGHT AND AN ENERGY SAVING LIGHT IN THE WAY THEY WORK? http://sludgie.net/3341/what-is-the-difference-between-a-fluorescent-light-and-an-energy-saving-light-in-the-way-they-work/ http://sludgie.net/3341/what-is-the-difference-between-a-fluorescent-light-and-an-energy-saving-light-in-the-way-they-work/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:33:35 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3341/what-is-the-difference-between-a-fluorescent-light-and-an-energy-saving-light-in-the-way-they-work/ Question by friendofchickens:
What is the difference between a fluorescent light and an energy saving light in the way they work?

it stated this on my study guide so i dont know why they would put the same thing but i mean like electrons and stuff…


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Answer by Jaime Rose
It is more brighter and save more energy. Longer stay on gets brighter

Answer by monicakryzelle_fortes
fluorecent ligh is an energy saving light..

Answer by U.K.Export
There is no difference between fluorescent lighting and energy saving light bulbs. The light bulbs are just fluorescent tubes which have been bent up to form a compact shape. The high voltage conversion circuit which is normally in the long casing of a strip light is contained within the base of the bulb itself.
The colour of these lights might vary but this is due to the various different compositions of the fluorescent coating on the inside of the glass tube and not any difference in their operation.

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]]> http://sludgie.net/3341/what-is-the-difference-between-a-fluorescent-light-and-an-energy-saving-light-in-the-way-they-work/feed/ 0 WHERE CAN I BUY NICE LOOKING ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS? http://sludgie.net/3329/where-can-i-buy-nice-looking-energy-saving-light-bulbs/ http://sludgie.net/3329/where-can-i-buy-nice-looking-energy-saving-light-bulbs/#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:33:05 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3329/where-can-i-buy-nice-looking-energy-saving-light-bulbs/ Question by Charlotte:
where can I purchase nice looking energy saving light bulbs?
I have seen some on the web but would like to see some in a shop before I purchase them.
I am in the UK.
Buy nice looking I mean something suitable for a period style chandelier.


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Answer by MasterGardner
Please define “nice-looking” !! I have yet to see an unsightly bulb, unless it was dirty.

Answer by Ararodiel
Lowe’s has a bunch of different colored and interesting CFLs.

Answer by skeletons of society
hardware store

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