End in sight for 100W light bulb
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22:26 Fri 2 Oct 09 (BST) [Link]
only just found this out.
Dated: 1 September 2009.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8230544.stm
BBC NEWS said:
A European Union ban on the manufacture and import of 100 watt and frosted incandescent light bulbs, in use since the 19th Century, has come into force.
The EU wants the bulbs to be replaced mainly by longer-lasting compact fluorescent lamps.
The Energy Saving Trust says fluorescent lighting uses 80% less electricity than traditional bulbs.
But campaigners say the new bulbs can trigger health problems in people with light-sensitive medical conditions.
They are also more expensive than traditional bulbs, although save money in the long run.
The EU wants the bulbs to be replaced mainly by longer-lasting compact fluorescent lamps.
The Energy Saving Trust says fluorescent lighting uses 80% less electricity than traditional bulbs.
But campaigners say the new bulbs can trigger health problems in people with light-sensitive medical conditions.
They are also more expensive than traditional bulbs, although save money in the long run.
Dated: 1 September 2009.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8230544.stm
17:05 Sun 4 Oct 09 (BST) [Link]
:O Them stupid energy saving ones take ages to brighten up dont they?
Oh i dunno..........
Oh i dunno..........
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17:12 Sun 4 Oct 09 (BST) [Link]
some do,
in the bit that says "But campaigners say the new bulbs can trigger health problems in people with light-sensitive medical conditions." a woman somewhere in the uk has to rely on her husband cause the energy bulbs causes skin problems with her
in the bit that says "But campaigners say the new bulbs can trigger health problems in people with light-sensitive medical conditions." a woman somewhere in the uk has to rely on her husband cause the energy bulbs causes skin problems with her
17:20 Sun 4 Oct 09 (BST) [Link]
Awww see, they should just keep the good old bulb !! lol
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17:43 Sun 4 Oct 09 (BST) [Link]
Go to tescos they do 20w energy saving oens they are compared to a 100w normal bulb i bought 2 yest and they are fab really bright
17:52 Sun 4 Oct 09 (BST) [Link]
Lots of people use 100W bulbs for heating purposes as well though, something no "energy saving" bulb can do.
(If you wonder why I put energy saving in quotes, have a look at the cost of recycling them!)
I'm not in any way against legislation to point people in the right direction environmentally etc, but please lets have someone with even a slight understanding of the real life practicalities involved somewhere along the line...
(If you wonder why I put energy saving in quotes, have a look at the cost of recycling them!)
I'm not in any way against legislation to point people in the right direction environmentally etc, but please lets have someone with even a slight understanding of the real life practicalities involved somewhere along the line...
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18:43 Sun 4 Oct 09 (BST) [Link]
all the lights in my house are on energy bulbs but my room has a 150w bulb due to having a remote dimmer switch as energy saving does not work
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18:44 Sun 4 Oct 09 (BST) [Link] its only the 100w + bulbs that banned you can still get 40w and 60w, which is to dim for me
justsumgirl said:
Awww see, they should just keep the good old bulb !! lol
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18:55 Sun 4 Oct 09 (BST) [Link]
what about all the drug dealers growing their own plants how will they cope lool get rid of them looool
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11:36 Mon 5 Oct 09 (BST) [Link]
Good point ant get them to spend money on other ways to grow there plants.
If i knew that the light bulb ban was coming i would of got extra stock in
If i knew that the light bulb ban was coming i would of got extra stock in
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