Image by this should cut down energy usage. Plan to change the rest of the bulbs then go ahead and change appliances to energy star rating appliances.
this should cut down energy usage. Plan to change the rest of the bulbs then go ahead and change appliances to energy star rating appliances.
If you rent, you can put the standard light bulbs that are fitted by the landlord/landlady in your rental into the top of a cupboard, then replace them in the fittings when you leave, taking your more expensive compact globes with you for your next rental.
That way, you don't lose money by paying higher electricity bills in your rental!
in June
However, it isnt environmentally sustainable to go out and buy a bunch of CFLs as soon as possible. Don't waste what you have already. Use your standard bulbs as scarcely as possible and only when necessary until they run out, THEN replace them, because it's defeating the purpose to waste standard bulbs that still work.
in July
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in July
"Use your standard bulbs as scarcely as possible and only when necessary until they run out"
The problem with this is that this may be a period of years. Just be done with it and do what we did when we moved into our house 2 years ago. Pulled out *all* the old bulbs and bulk-bought enough CFLs to replace the lot. Why go only half way when you can go the whole way? I understand that throwing away functioning incandescents can seem like a waste, but keeping them in the manner suggested is really only applicable if you apply the same rigorous rubric to *every* other consumable item in your home when a better more environmentally "friendly" replacement exists.
in August
Every single bulb in our house is a CFL.
in August
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in August
Question - are CFLs available for spotlights? I can't seem to find them anywhere and I feel like I'm constantly replacing my standard light bulbs.
Also, I tried to buy a CFL for a tablelamp but it wouldn't fit into the bayonet fitting. Is this a common problem or did I just happen to buy the one faulty bulb out there?!
in September
I have replaced my lightbulbs with CFLs and new LED light bulbs. Some of the LED Light bulbs can produce enough light for groping in a dark room at a minuscule wattage. I have a couple of 1.2 watt bulbs in my living room that work while I'm walking through to the kitchen and don't want to trip over something.
You can use the incandescent bulbs more often in the winter time if you'd like the excess heat they produce. :D
in September
A CFL multi-pack often accompanies the bottle of (local) wine and baked-good packed in a re-usable shopping bag that makes up our standing house-warming gift.
in October
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