Comments on: Purchasing the right CFL bulbs http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:04:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Kathy@brazoscowgirl http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28918 Kathy@brazoscowgirl Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:42:24 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28918 Believe it or not during the eighties I worked for a light bulb distributor, yes it did go out of business. A lot of the literature went through all different kinds of exposure to different lighting. Cool White is the cheapest, and scientifically it is very hard on your eyes, distorts colors and causes eye strain. Oh the things I learned during the last economic scare! You want to look for a full spectrum light if you can find it! Believe it or not during the eighties I worked for a light bulb distributor, yes it did go out of business. A lot of the literature went through all different kinds of exposure to different lighting. Cool White is the cheapest, and scientifically it is very hard on your eyes, distorts colors and causes eye strain.

Oh the things I learned during the last economic scare! You want to look for a full spectrum light if you can find it!

]]> By: Jeff http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28908 Jeff Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:12:09 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28908 I for one use Daylight bulbs a lot. I think it makes colors look natural and I found it a weird at first, but once you get used to them they are really nice. Also, for the editors, Kelvin doesn't have degrees it is a unitless measurement of temperature. I for one use Daylight bulbs a lot. I think it makes colors look natural and I found it a weird at first, but once you get used to them they are really nice. Also, for the editors, Kelvin doesn’t have degrees it is a unitless measurement of temperature.

]]> By: Sally http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28811 Sally Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:06:32 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28811 I have a problem with these bulbs as there are various reports that they are of a health concern. I have removed ALL of these CFB's from my house after living with them for 2 1/2 years. I believe they were responsible for depressive moods. I have a problem with these bulbs as there are various reports that they are of a health concern. I have removed ALL of these CFB’s from my house after living with them for 2 1/2 years. I believe they were responsible for depressive moods.

]]> By: 2009-02-26 | Productivity Stream http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28724 2009-02-26 | Productivity Stream Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:14:26 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28724 [...] Purchasing the right CFL bulbs [...] [...] Purchasing the right CFL bulbs [...]

]]> By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28723 Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:35:29 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28723 They are working on affordable LED lighting, but it will take a few years to get to market still. http://www.supereco.com/news/2009/02/04/led-bulbs-the-light-of-the-future/ Also look for Energy Star ratings to ensure you're buying a quality product: http://www.supereco.com/news/2009/02/13/leds-get-quality-checked/ We just bought some CFLs for the bathroom hate the light. Impossible to shave by, even with a brighter bulb. Just the wrong colour and hides the contours too much to see well. Can't wait for affordable LEDs to come around! They are working on affordable LED lighting, but it will take a few years to get to market still. http://www.supereco.com/news/2.....he-future/

Also look for Energy Star ratings to ensure you’re buying a quality product: http://www.supereco.com/news/2.....y-checked/

We just bought some CFLs for the bathroom hate the light. Impossible to shave by, even with a brighter bulb. Just the wrong colour and hides the contours too much to see well.

Can’t wait for affordable LEDs to come around!

]]> By: faith http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28702 faith Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:47:05 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28702 I use daylight CFLs in my studio and I would not recommend them for the home. They can have a blue tone. I wouldn't want one in my home (which is all soft white cfls). I use daylight CFLs in my studio and I would not recommend them for the home. They can have a blue tone. I wouldn’t want one in my home (which is all soft white cfls).

]]> By: timgray http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28697 timgray Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:17:15 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28697 Led puts out 1/10th the light that a CFL does at 100X the cost. a PAR-10 LED bulb that has 100 lumens is $38.99 each I can get a par-10 CFL bulb that is brighter at 350 lumens for $2.99 to put that into perspective. 100 lumens would be a very dim light level and all in a tight spotlight. the CFL would be a nice floodlight and the same as a 40 watt lightbulb. you cant get usable LED lighting yet outside of $100.00 a bulb. and Led lights contain lead :) My company does lighting control and LED lighting sales. Led puts out 1/10th the light that a CFL does at 100X the cost. a PAR-10 LED bulb that has 100 lumens is $38.99 each I can get a par-10 CFL bulb that is brighter at 350 lumens for $2.99

to put that into perspective. 100 lumens would be a very dim light level and all in a tight spotlight. the CFL would be a nice floodlight and the same as a 40 watt lightbulb.

you cant get usable LED lighting yet outside of $100.00 a bulb. and Led lights contain lead :) My company does lighting control and LED lighting sales.

]]> By: Jen H. http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28696 Jen H. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:10:37 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28696 @Meredith -- check your local recycling center and see if they take CFLs. Here in Burbank, there's a collection box at the recycling center for CFLs. @Barbara Tako -- if the energy powering your home does not come from clean resources, CFLs should still reduce your environmental impact overall by reducing your energy use. For example, coal-fired power plants are the largest polluter of mercury: http://www.sierraclub.org/cleanair/factsheets/power.asp @Meredith — check your local recycling center and see if they take CFLs. Here in Burbank, there’s a collection box at the recycling center for CFLs.

@Barbara Tako — if the energy powering your home does not come from clean resources, CFLs should still reduce your environmental impact overall by reducing your energy use. For example, coal-fired power plants are the largest polluter of mercury:

http://www.sierraclub.org/clea...../power.asp

]]> By: SavvyChristine http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28695 SavvyChristine Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:07:52 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28695 Dave P. - I was under the impression that CFLs are safe for the environment if you dispose of them properly, like not throwing them away in the trash. Home Depot usually takes CFLs for recycling. LEDs don't contain mercury, but much more expensive. I'm not sure if they have the color options available for them. Dave P. – I was under the impression that CFLs are safe for the environment if you dispose of them properly, like not throwing them away in the trash. Home Depot usually takes CFLs for recycling.

LEDs don’t contain mercury, but much more expensive. I’m not sure if they have the color options available for them.

]]> By: Jason http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28685 Jason Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:37:17 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28685 Thanks for this. Grabbed random CFL's off the shelf a few months ago, hate the light, was going to hoard a bunch of incandescents... but maybe I'll give the CFL's second chance. Brought a cute girl home a couple weeks ago, and the first thing she said: "something's wrong with your lighting." Thanks for this. Grabbed random CFL’s off the shelf a few months ago, hate the light, was going to hoard a bunch of incandescents… but maybe I’ll give the CFL’s second chance. Brought a cute girl home a couple weeks ago, and the first thing she said: “something’s wrong with your lighting.”

]]> By: Dan http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28684 Dan Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:31:56 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28684 Susan, you should check out http://www.greenpoma.com/ and maybe the a-line will work Susan, you should check out http://www.greenpoma.com/ and maybe the a-line will work

]]> By: Divine Bird Jenny http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28670 Divine Bird Jenny Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:48:40 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28670 You might also mention that the daylight bulbs are good for people who do crafts or artwork. I like them for matching colors no matter what the time of day--especially since my apartment is oriented so that I only get an hour or two of direct light every day. The rest of the time, I would have to take things outside or wait. You might also mention that the daylight bulbs are good for people who do crafts or artwork. I like them for matching colors no matter what the time of day–especially since my apartment is oriented so that I only get an hour or two of direct light every day. The rest of the time, I would have to take things outside or wait.

]]> By: Susan http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28667 Susan Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:40:41 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28667 I have some old lamps that have "bowls" in them into which these new CFL bulb bases won't fit. The metal screw-in part fits but the bulge above it is too large to allow the metal part to seat down in the bowl. Help? Anyone? I have some old lamps that have “bowls” in them into which these new CFL bulb bases won’t fit. The metal screw-in part fits but the bulge above it is too large to allow the metal part to seat down in the bowl. Help? Anyone?

]]> By: Barbara Tako http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28666 Barbara Tako Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:20:03 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28666 I am not sure the energy savings of these bulbs outweigh the environmental hazards of these bulbs. For starters, check out: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23694819/ and consider the dangers if a bulb breaks in your home. I am not sure the energy savings of these bulbs outweigh the environmental hazards of these bulbs. For starters, check out: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23694819/ and consider the dangers if a bulb breaks in your home.

]]> By: Heather http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28665 Heather Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:15:07 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28665 @chzplz -- no, you can't use CFLs on a dimmer. And, I think you can't use them on a photocell either. We're converting to CFLs as the incandescents burn out. @chzplz — no, you can’t use CFLs on a dimmer. And, I think you can’t use them on a photocell either.

We’re converting to CFLs as the incandescents burn out.

]]> By: Dave P. http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28664 Dave P. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:11:51 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28664 Don't CFL's contain mercury? Isn't LED lighting better for the environment, and cheaper? Don’t CFL’s contain mercury?
Isn’t LED lighting better for the environment, and cheaper?

]]> By: Meredith http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28663 Meredith Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:09:09 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28663 I've encountered some unanticipated clutter with used CFL's - I have a couple of them sitting in a box in my closet, awaiting proper disposal! I will continue our conversion to CFL's even though it bugs me to have to deal with dead ones (and some do die before their advertised life span...) in a way that is environmentally safe. I’ve encountered some unanticipated clutter with used CFL’s – I have a couple of them sitting in a box in my closet, awaiting proper disposal!
I will continue our conversion to CFL’s even though it bugs me to have to deal with dead ones (and some do die before their advertised life span…) in a way that is environmentally safe.

]]> By: Erin Doland http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28662 Erin Doland Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:55:37 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28662 @L -- CFLs last significantly longer than regular bulbs. As a result, you have to replace them less often. Additionally, they create less clutter for the planet since fewer need to be produced. They also reduce your energy bills ... and, I don't know about you, but bills feel like clutter to me :) @L — CFLs last significantly longer than regular bulbs. As a result, you have to replace them less often. Additionally, they create less clutter for the planet since fewer need to be produced.

They also reduce your energy bills … and, I don’t know about you, but bills feel like clutter to me :)

]]> By: timgray http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28661 timgray Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:52:38 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28661 Note: if you have home lighting control CFL bulbs will not work. you are stuck with old style incandescent type until you either upgrade your home automation and lighting control system to something that can handle CFL lamps or until they decide to make CFL lamps that are compatible. Also most CFL bulbs are not dimmable even when they say they are. they will flicker a lot and overall not look good at all. Note: if you have home lighting control CFL bulbs will not work. you are stuck with old style incandescent type until you either upgrade your home automation and lighting control system to something that can handle CFL lamps or until they decide to make CFL lamps that are compatible.

Also most CFL bulbs are not dimmable even when they say they are. they will flicker a lot and overall not look good at all.

]]> By: chzplz http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/26/purchasing-the-right-cfl-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-28658 chzplz Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:18:56 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4480#comment-28658 Has anyone found dimmable CFL's with the small base for a chandelier? Has anyone found dimmable CFL’s with the small base for a chandelier?

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