Comments on: Yes, you can switch to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs http://www.homelyscientist.com/2007/03/yes-you-can-switch-to-compact-fluorescent-bulbs/ Science at home from a science geek. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:15:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Tris Hussey http://www.homelyscientist.com/2007/03/yes-you-can-switch-to-compact-fluorescent-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-397 Tris Hussey Thu, 08 Mar 2007 04:11:00 +0000 http://www.homelyscientist.com/2007/03/07/yes-you-can-switch-to-compact-fluorescent-bulbs/#comment-397 Thanks Chris! Yeah I made that mistake early on. The bulb lasted about a week or two before it fried itself! I'm really happy with the quality of light now. I don't notice any difference in my office. Thanks Chris! Yeah I made that mistake early on. The bulb lasted about a week or two before it fried itself!

I’m really happy with the quality of light now. I don’t notice any difference in my office.

]]> By: Chris Baskind http://www.homelyscientist.com/2007/03/yes-you-can-switch-to-compact-fluorescent-bulbs/comment-page-1/#comment-399 Chris Baskind Thu, 08 Mar 2007 01:35:55 +0000 http://www.homelyscientist.com/2007/03/07/yes-you-can-switch-to-compact-fluorescent-bulbs/#comment-399 Thank you for the mention. Yeah, compact fluorescent lightbulbs have improved considerably in the past few years. They're still more expensive than incandescent bulbs at point of purchase -- probably always will be -- but with the price dropping close to $2/bulb and the obvious energy savings over their lifetime, CFLs are money in the bank. Check the package to make sure the CFL you're thinking about buying is approved for enclosed fixtures. Many are, but you need to be sure. Happy re-lamping! Thank you for the mention.

Yeah, compact fluorescent lightbulbs have improved considerably in the past few years. They’re still more expensive than incandescent bulbs at point of purchase — probably always will be — but with the price dropping close to $2/bulb and the obvious energy savings over their lifetime, CFLs are money in the bank.

Check the package to make sure the CFL you’re thinking about buying is approved for enclosed fixtures. Many are, but you need to be sure.

Happy re-lamping!

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