Let there be light

[innocent_lex]

Have just replaced a (supposedly equally bright, supposedly long-life) burnt-out low energy bulb with a normal one. I can see again! It's not horribly dim in the room any more! That's an experiment I won't be repeating for a while.

Also, if these new bulbs are so environmentally friendly, why do I need to call a hazmat removal team instead of just throwing it away?

Comments

[nialla]

I hate, hate, hate those "energy efficient" bulbs. I have to turn on more lights to actually see, so I don't think I'm saving energy at all.

I've also had problems with them burning out quickly. So much so, that I started writing the date I installed them on the bulb base. One didn't even last a month. They have mercury in them, which makes them a hazard to throw away, and if one breaks, there's a risk it could be released in your home.

On top of all this, the light they put out can trigger a headache, so I think I'm going to turn into a hoarder of the old-fashioned bulbs.

[innocent-lex.livejournal.com]

Yes, instead of just having the lights in the middle of the room on, I always had to turn on another two lamps to be able to see to do anything. With normal bulbs? Just the main lights. Interestingly, the normal bulb I put in is also giving off a much warmer light - had never noticed that before.

[sg1scribe.livejournal.com]

Gah I hate low energy bulbs with a passion - stupid things.

[stop_thinking]

Hmm, I've not had problems with low energy bulbs at all and actually like the whiter light they give off. What make and wattage are you using?

I HAVE read that some don't last long though, maybe due to being badly made. Can't remember where I read that. I think you should complain if that happens. Keep the receipt for a while.

The only energy bulb I have a problem with is the one in the bathroom which is an older one and takes a minute to get to full brightness, but I'm too lazy to get the chair and the screwdriver and the claw-hammer to prize the glass shade off the ceiling and replace it. Putting it in the first time was a nightmare!

[innocent-lex.livejournal.com]

Phillips and, er, 12W? 11W? Whichever one says it's a replacement for a 60W bulb (it's lying).

I've had a general problem with lightbulbs going over the last few weeks, which is just random coincidence. Had 3 go in the kitchen, one in the hall, one in the lounge. Unfortunately, every time they go they ping the power board and the whole house goes dark until I can fumble my way to the board and flip the switch again.

Note to self: must buy lightbulb for hall.