How do you get rid of CFL light bulbs?
03-09-2011, 09:37 PM
#72
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Originally Posted by illinois
What is inside florescent bulbs and the bulbs in our Ott lights? I've always heard to not break florescent bulbs but don't know why. I thought it was some sort of gas maybe??
HOME DEPOT and IKEA and LOWE'S WILL RECYCLE THESE COMPACT LIGHTBULBS. PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT PUT THEM IN YOUR TRASH!
03-09-2011, 10:05 PM
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I don't like the CFLs either. Before I learned that you can't use them with dimmers I had some in my dining room fixture. Didn't last a month before they burned out. Haven't had any burning or smoking but I'm not taking a chance. Will stock up on old style bulbs. Thanks for all the comments.
03-09-2011, 10:22 PM
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What I find interesting is that people here are decrying the hazards of CFL's. When, according to the government website, CFL's have less than regular fluorescent tube lights.
Those of you who are against CFL's...did you know that fluorescent tubes that we have been using for YEARS also have mercury in them?
From the EPA website:
"The amount of mercury in a low-mercury bulb can range from 3.5 to 4 milligrams compared to a standard fluorescent bulb which ranges from 8 to 14 milligrams of mercury."
Those of you who are against CFL's...did you know that fluorescent tubes that we have been using for YEARS also have mercury in them?
From the EPA website:
"The amount of mercury in a low-mercury bulb can range from 3.5 to 4 milligrams compared to a standard fluorescent bulb which ranges from 8 to 14 milligrams of mercury."
03-09-2011, 11:05 PM
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Just remember...if one breaks, EVERYONE has to leave the room...humans and animals....and a window should be opened to ventilate the room for at least an hour or something.
My question...if I'm supposed to leave the room immediately, how the heck to I open a window? Snicker.
Seriously, they are dangerous and I have been complaining about this very issue since they were conceived.
For those still working in offices with flourescent lights, the same concerns apply. Those also have to be disposed of in a special way. A school in my area was fined for improper storage of spent tubes.
All in the name of ENERGY CONSERVATION! Whoo Hooo.
My question...if I'm supposed to leave the room immediately, how the heck to I open a window? Snicker.
Seriously, they are dangerous and I have been complaining about this very issue since they were conceived.
For those still working in offices with flourescent lights, the same concerns apply. Those also have to be disposed of in a special way. A school in my area was fined for improper storage of spent tubes.
All in the name of ENERGY CONSERVATION! Whoo Hooo.
03-10-2011, 01:06 AM
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Knowing the danger of these devil bulbs, why would anyone buy them? Or even suggest where to recycle them? Just one more extra step that we, the consumer, has to take to satisfy the stupid decision of lawmakers, who, as far as I am concerned, have other motivations for some of these laws... maybe a family member is involved in devil bulb production....
I know, sounds paranoid, but just because you are paranoid, doesn't mean someone is not really after you.... our government has done some really stupid things when it comes to the consumer in these last few years.
PK :x
I know, sounds paranoid, but just because you are paranoid, doesn't mean someone is not really after you.... our government has done some really stupid things when it comes to the consumer in these last few years.
PK :x
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