Ha. We bought the super dooper light bulbs that use less energy and last longer. They do cost more and have less wattage, but they will use less energy.
I found that some of them are less long-lived than others, we pay for the better ones and have been very happy with them. We use them throughout our apartment.
It's great to save energy. I don't mind them in some rooms, but they take too long to heat to a normal level of light. Sometimes I finish what I need to do in a room,and turn off the light to leave before it reaches full light. I removed them from my back hall and laundry room for that reason.
I have a problem with paying more and getting less (light). Especially since as I get older, everything's getting dimmer anyway with my fading vision. I don't need less light to make it even more painful to see.
Careful when you break one. The contain toxic mercury. They need careful disposal too! Turns out they save money but aren't really "green" because of the above.
They definitely save money, but it's too bad they have mercury, Home Depot and a couple of other places here will safely dispose of them when they expire, but be careful handling them if they break. I love the funky look of that light fixture with those bulbs - lol!
Dang that is a lot of bulbs in one fixture. You will be happy you made the switch. The lower wattage on them is still equivalent to a higher wattage on the conventional ones. We have an 11 watt one on the kitchen stove, but it's like 60 watts compared to the regular one.
We use those bulbs too. It bug me that they take time to "light up" but I keep reminding myself I'm doing my part to save the planet. Now all I have to do is figure out how and where to dispose of them properly when they burn out. They have mercury in them and they're not supposed to go in the regular trash/landfills-- or so I've heard.
Kudos for switching bulbs.You will save money!We got a credit back this year after our annual adjustment because we not only changed all of our bulbs,we use an energy efficient fuse for our hot tub.AND turn off the lights and power whenever we can when not is use ;)
I find the illumination from those lights very unsettling, cold. I much prefer the sort of hazy yellow from older bulbs. That's not to say I don't use the newer ones in places. We have them in the cellar, for instance, where the light would not be comfy and cozy in any case. But, for extended periods of time, those bulbs would depress hell out of me, I think.
I love the picture! I have the energy efficient bulbs, too. I hate to say it, but I hate them. I'm a real "bright light" person, and they feel so dim and give off a weird color. Maybe I have the wrong kind. Or maybe I'm just getting crotchety and too set in my ways...LOL! I hope they work well at your house.
My concern about compact fluorescent bulbs is the mercury that is used in them. This requires people to dispose of them in a more responsible manner. But most people will put them in the garbage which will end up in the landfill.
You watch; I wager in the ensuing years there will be this new controversy about mercury leeching into the water table and environment.
I've used them for years and I just don't understand people's reluctance to use them It's not just saving on your energy bills, it's about being kinder to your planet.
I use those too. You soon get used to the slightly dimmer light.
ReplyDeleteAnother plus point: you have an amazing new light fitting!
Kudos to the energy savers!!!
ReplyDeletethats a lot of lights...lol.
ReplyDeletewe use those as well...and have been fairly pleased...
they look pretty cool but i never really liked the illumination they give, I sort of find it annoying.
ReplyDeleteNice--very chic. We have the energy saving bulbs throughout the house. I actually like them a lot.
ReplyDeleteLOL We use these too!
ReplyDeleteWe use a lot of those, too. Your photo makes a bold statement.
ReplyDeleteI found that some of them are less long-lived than others, we pay for the better ones and have been very happy with them. We use them throughout our apartment.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried those yet, but I plan to purchase some on my next visit to the store.
ReplyDeleteWow....... that looks different!
ReplyDeleteI find they are dimmer than normal ones and some of mine have not lasted that long!
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Nuts in May
We've been using them for a couple of years. they come in white light and day light now.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to save energy. I don't mind them in some rooms, but they take too long to heat to a normal level of light. Sometimes I finish what I need to do in a room,and turn off the light to leave before it reaches full light. I removed them from my back hall and laundry room for that reason.
ReplyDeleteWe use those exclusively. Of course, they also burn out on us in a few months where the boxes swear they will last 8 years.
ReplyDeletei use those one too and they look awesome too.. Feel good to save energy. Have a lovely day!
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are you sure this isn't your new tanning bed?
ReplyDeleteI have a problem with paying more and getting less (light). Especially since as I get older, everything's getting dimmer anyway with my fading vision. I don't need less light to make it even more painful to see.
ReplyDeleteI need to look into these.
ReplyDeleteCareful when you break one. The contain toxic mercury. They need careful disposal too! Turns out they save money but aren't really "green" because of the above.
ReplyDeleteThey definitely save money, but it's too bad they have mercury, Home Depot and a couple of other places here will safely dispose of them when they expire, but be careful handling them if they break. I love the funky look of that light fixture with those bulbs - lol!
ReplyDeleteI think their shape is groovy and cool :)
ReplyDeleteYay! The bulbs took a little getting used to but we have finally switched from the older bulbs to the newer ones.
ReplyDeleteDang that is a lot of bulbs in one fixture. You will be happy you made the switch. The lower wattage on them is still equivalent to a higher wattage on the conventional ones. We have an 11 watt one on the kitchen stove, but it's like 60 watts compared to the regular one.
ReplyDeleteI am not showing this to my husband!! He will want to copy you:)!!
ReplyDeleteIs that really your light fixture!?!?! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWe use those bulbs too. It bug me that they take time to "light up" but I keep reminding myself I'm doing my part to save the planet. Now all I have to do is figure out how and where to dispose of them properly when they burn out. They have mercury in them and they're not supposed to go in the regular trash/landfills-- or so I've heard.
Take care, jj
Kudos for switching bulbs.You will save money!We got a credit back this year after our annual adjustment because we not only changed all of our bulbs,we use an energy efficient fuse for our hot tub.AND turn off the lights and power whenever we can when not is use ;)
ReplyDeleteA little change goes a long way.
we use them too, that is quite the light fixture....we are trying to do our part little by little. take care.
ReplyDeleteHm, that might just throw out the same light as an old 60w bulb!
ReplyDeleteLOL that is one awesome light fixture!
ReplyDeleteI miss the lovely shape of the old bulbs but we are phasing them out as well. Enjoy your savings and the knowledge of benefiting the environment!
ReplyDeleteI find the illumination from those lights very unsettling, cold. I much prefer the sort of hazy yellow from older bulbs. That's not to say I don't use the newer ones in places. We have them in the cellar, for instance, where the light would not be comfy and cozy in any case. But, for extended periods of time, those bulbs would depress hell out of me, I think.
ReplyDeleteI only have one of those bulbs in my house thus far. I had to giggle at your fixture with those fun bulbs!
ReplyDeleteI slow. Today I revisited this post and read the photo credit. Then I spent time at their site having a laugh. thanks!! Worth the saving. lol
ReplyDelete: ) That looks crazy cool. Like modern art : )
ReplyDeleteI love the picture! I have the energy efficient bulbs, too. I hate to say it, but I hate them. I'm a real "bright light" person, and they feel so dim and give off a weird color. Maybe I have the wrong kind. Or maybe I'm just getting crotchety and too set in my ways...LOL! I hope they work well at your house.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry. I can't stop giggling.
ReplyDeleteExactly what Unknown Mami said. We have these bulbs in almost all of our fixtures.
ReplyDeleteMy concern about compact fluorescent bulbs is the mercury that is used in them. This requires people to dispose of them in a more responsible manner. But most people will put them in the garbage which will end up in the landfill.
ReplyDeleteYou watch; I wager in the ensuing years there will be this new controversy about mercury leeching into the water table and environment.
I've used them for years and I just don't understand people's reluctance to use them It's not just saving on your energy bills, it's about being kinder to your planet.
ReplyDeleteI applaud your energy saving.
ReplyDeleteOk, this made me laugh. Brilliant!
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