How do you feel about light bulbs? I am passionate about them.
January 1 is the full-stop deadline when ALL incandescent bulbs MUST BE DISCONTINUED.
This is one of my biggest pet peeves – I LOATHE the energy efficient curlicue bulbs – their light is like that of a refrigerator – cold blue, no matter how many tints you opt for – and if they break, you have to leave the house because they are made with mercury. Stock up, kids.
Have a read, if you don’t believe me.
Chasing Rabbit Holes 
This is a surprise – some idiots using a sledgehammer to smash a fly on a marble floor.
Here, we have a choice on the kind of light bulbs we wish to use.
Gawd! I don’t believe we’re even discussing this!
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The world is mad, Eric. A year or two ago, I bought cases of light bulbs from Ikea – 100, 60s, and 40s. They were closing out all their incandescents at a ridiculous price – maybe $4 for a case.
Say again: The world is mad.
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I’ve been stockpiling for a bit. Yet anothet example of intrusive government deciding they know what is best for us. That putting mercury into our landfills and in our homes is preferable to using energy. A dictator saying no to beneficial pipelines …. a person who has never worked a day in his life making choices for those of us who live in the real world….and don’t get me started on health insurance. Bah. Humbug.
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Kanzen, politics is hard work. Ask any politician. I’m with you.
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It is especially hard if they didn’t do any real work before they began their career – That’s why I’m hard on him….student, activist and senator for a few months? geez. Maybe you should do an AWOL for politicians!!! now there is a thought. I’ll take a non-politican lawyer any day.
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Kanzen! I started to say, “bite your tongue!” and before I could type it, my mind said, “huh, that has possibilities…” agh!
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Yeah, even politiciand need a little love. But not from the aides!
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Made me laugh.
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Hunt, I have changed out every light blub in my house, I did it by choice, and I have adjusted to the slow ramp up, and the unique blend of light provided,. The article you direct us to, makes valid pionts which I agree with. But for me I switched because in my mind it was the right way to go. Market should be the driving force, not regulations from the Fed Govt. Take care, Bill
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We are in full agreement, Bill.
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I got a light bulb today – can’t remember if I saw any incandescents in the aisle – will have to go and look…
suppose it is a better option, energy wise.Energy is expensive to generate and not good for the planet at all…
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Hi J, the ban is here in the United States, not sure about any country outside us. It is a matter of choice for me.
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Makes great sense. NOT!
Our incandescent lights have been outlawed for some time now. I hate the curly curlys. I feel I’m working by candle-light. 😉
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Candle-light at least is kind, Tess. The light actually affects my mood and I’m not talking about a paucity of Vitamin D. 🙂
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Hunt, speaking about vitamin D, I talked to the dr and he is all for me taking it, even wrote a script for it. Good thing he agreed I have been using it for a week. Take care, Bill
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Excellent, Bill! I’ll write you an email for off public discussion. Grin. Best ~ HuntMode
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My complaint is they don’t produce decent light.
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I understand that. I have a lovely candelabra that holds something like five tall candles at a time and I lit it when the power went off and it set off my battery operated fire alarm. Agh!
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Agh. 😉
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I’m WAY ahead of you. Have stocked up and still doing so. I’m set for life I’m pretty sure. Literally!
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Welcome to the site LFFL! Not so fast ~ see above in the comment to Eric! Glad to hear though that you feel as passionate as I about light!
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