tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152978804615603937.post8560852533999366935..comments2023-10-30T00:02:58.459+11:00Comments on naturewitch: Lightbulb Dilemmanaturewitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05612495206869016620noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152978804615603937.post-80405968597072047872009-01-29T20:22:00.000+11:002009-01-29T20:22:00.000+11:00Hi FeralYes, I got to thinking that every new tech...Hi Feral<BR/>Yes, I got to thinking that every new technology needs thorough researching before we use it. A bit difficult, as you say. xx<BR/><BR/>Hi Darren<BR/>I didn't know that burning coal emitted mercury. That is an another interesting bit of info to throw into the equation.<BR/>I knew about the older style thermometers, but don't have one of those.<BR/>Unfortunately, there isn't a recycling program here, so disposal is a bit scary really.<BR/>On balance, which do you think is better? xx<BR/><BR/>Hi River<BR/>LED would be good. Maybe we should start researching those now. xxnaturewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612495206869016620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152978804615603937.post-58821648244378761062009-01-29T14:29:00.000+11:002009-01-29T14:29:00.000+11:00LED's are coming? Bring them on! I have an LED tor...LED's are coming? Bring them on! I have an LED torch and it's superbright. With LED light globes, finally I'll be able to actually SEE.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152978804615603937.post-58356828550287456492009-01-29T12:50:00.000+11:002009-01-29T12:50:00.000+11:00You're leaving something out of your calculations....You're leaving something out of your calculations. How much mercury is present in the coal being burned for electricity?<BR/><BR/>Mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants are around 0.012 mg/kWh. Since incandescents use more power, they result in a lot more mercury emissions over the lifetime of a comparable CFL bulb. Plus, the mercury from power generation goes straight into our air and water. Only about 14% of the mercury in a CFL will actually be released when it goes to landfill - the rest is bonded to the inside of the bulb.<BR/><BR/>Also, older-style thermometers contain mercury - about 500 mg. That's more than 100 CFLs worth, and we don't seem to get too concerned about having them around.<BR/><BR/>Newer style CFLs are coming out with 1.4 - 2.5 mg of mercury, so the situation is getting better. And CFLs are only a transitional solution anyway - we'll have LEDs eventually which will last much longer and use even less power.<BR/><BR/>My local council has a recycling program for CFLs (as well as incandescents), which ensures they are disposed of properly. Hopefully more will start doing the same.ThePoolRoomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997421918648498294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152978804615603937.post-72599709705030186982009-01-29T11:00:00.000+11:002009-01-29T11:00:00.000+11:00Damn, can nothing be simple? I knew nothing about...Damn, can nothing be simple? I knew nothing about what's in these buggers. It seems I ahve to research absolutely every single thing that I bring into my house. That is ridiculous and impractical. Being a good greenie, I have these in every single light bar the ones we want to dim. Damn damn damn.goingferal(ish)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07634637410732527413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152978804615603937.post-5903062208234495962009-01-29T06:11:00.000+11:002009-01-29T06:11:00.000+11:00Hi nfmgirlYes, being forced to use something "they...Hi nfmgirl<BR/>Yes, being forced to use something "they" know is harmful can make you start believing in conspiracies! I too resent being forced to do something which may harm my family. Thanks for the link - will check it out. xx<BR/><BR/>Hi Cheryl<BR/>I'm in sort of the same space that you are. We changed over, but are now changing back, now that we know the implications of CFLs. In Australia, they are stopping selling incandescents, but you can still get some if you know where to look, so we are stocking up. xx<BR/><BR/>Hi Julie<BR/>I didn't know about the skin cancer thing - that's just another reason not to use them, in my books. Thanks for the information. xx<BR/><BR/>Hi River<BR/>Yes, we too are conscious about what lights are on and turn them off when leaving the room. I figure it balances out not using energy savers. xxnaturewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612495206869016620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152978804615603937.post-62883269278265444872009-01-28T20:31:00.000+11:002009-01-28T20:31:00.000+11:00My unit has a mix of incandescent, fluoro, and one...My unit has a mix of incandescent, fluoro, and one of the energy saving ones. the place is poorly positioned regards natural light so if I'm in the kitchen, that light (fluoro) goes on, when I leave the room, it gets turned off. Ditto other rooms. The only light that is on almost continuosly is the energy saver over the dining table, this is where the computer is, where I read my books and newspapers, where I watch the tv which is at the other end of the room. (It's a combined living/dining). Because it's on the western side the sun coming in the window is unbearable, so the blind is pulled down, hence the need for lighting. But I trained myself years ago to turn lights off when leaving a room, so I think I'm doing my bit to save energy.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152978804615603937.post-44851930289307287452009-01-28T14:13:00.000+11:002009-01-28T14:13:00.000+11:00We changed all our bulbs a couple of years ago now...We changed all our bulbs a couple of years ago now, so needless to say we've been rather concerned of late - not so much about the mercury as the stories of the UV rays causing skin cancer! "They" are now recommending that you don't don't sit closer than 1 metre to a CFL - well, we've got all CFLs in our reading lamps and the lights in our ceiling fans would be closer than 1m away from our heads in our lounge room... Terrific! Not. I really don't know what to do about it now, but it's definitely worrying...Minni Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380570737780717931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152978804615603937.post-37754587959383578382009-01-28T05:47:00.000+11:002009-01-28T05:47:00.000+11:00Hi naturewitch....you have really got me thinking ...Hi naturewitch....you have really got me thinking on this one. We changed over around two years ago. I am not sure I have done the right thing now. This is an issue I will have to think long and hard about.....Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152978804615603937.post-71032419086491691532009-01-27T23:37:00.000+11:002009-01-27T23:37:00.000+11:00I bought one or two bulbs, with the intention of s...I bought one or two bulbs, with the intention of slowly switching over. Then I saw a story about how it would cost about $1000 to clean up your home if you accidentally broke one of those bulbs. Needless to say, I have yet to make the switch, and resent that we are being forced to change to CFL bulbs, knowing how toxic they are. So we help the environment by being energy efficient while we plan on putting toxic mercury into the environment? Doesn't make sense to me. <BR/><BR/>Here's an article about the cost of cleaning of mercury from a broken bulb. http://www.naturalnews.com/021916.htmlnfmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03677291537193518055noreply@blogger.com