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It's pretty damn consequential... LEDs won't replace the common incandescent light bulb until we can figure out how to create an omnidirectional source, cheaply.
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Originally posted by Ramo
It's pretty damn consequential... LEDs won't replace the common incandescent light bulb until we can figure out how to create an omnidirectional source, cheaply.
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Obviously designs exist. It really isn't hard to do; I could get a bulb shaped thing and basically stick a bunch of LEDs to its surface... But since I can't buy LED sources for my lamps at a grocery store, I'd assume that they're relatively pricey."Beware of the man who works hard to learn something, learns it, and finds himself no wiser than before. He is full of murderous resentment of people who are ignorant without having come by their ignorance the hard way. "
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They are. The ones I've seen are $20+ a bulb.
But as production ramps up...B♭3Comment
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Maybe you don't, but how about those people out there who aren't inflating the tires to the proper level? Do we want them to continue in their ignorance, instead of prosetylizing proper auto care and efficiency tips?Originally posted by Ben Kenobi
It has everything to do with Obama thinking he has to be the caretaker for everyone in the US. I'm sorry. I don't need Obama to tell me that I can save gas by inflating my tires.B♭3Comment
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Have Americans never heard of this?:
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In some parts of America you can be jailed for selling those and other phallic implements.Originally posted by Maniac
Have Americans never heard of this?:
Only feebs vote.Comment
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Knowing how fragile CFLs can be, I highly doubt anyone would want to be using one for such purposes.Originally posted by Agathon
In some parts of America you can be jailed for selling those and other phallic implements.B♭3Comment
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I've replaced my most-used lights with CFLs: in reading lamps and in the TV room. Any changes in lighting is negligible. They use so much less electricity, they pay for themselves, something incandecent bulbs don't do.Originally posted by Felch
Incandescents are cheaper per bulb, but when you factor in the life expectancy they're actually a little bit more expensive. CFLs last long enough that they'd be a better deal, even if electricity weren't an issue. I use CFLs, but I admit it took a while to get used to the different kind of light they emit.
I remember somewhere that fluorescent lights contain some pretty bad chemicals (mercury IIRC). Does anybody know how they compare in terms of toxicity with incandescents? Those only have tungsten filaments or something.
CFL's do contain mercury.
When they finally do start to burn out, I'll just e-recycle them, like I already do with batteries, broken CD players and old computer components. 
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At least he's willing to employ all alternatives, including nuclear, and not just the ones approved by the Sierra club, who I believe is a big Obama supporter. Why do you think Obama is so opposed to nuclear?The guy simply doesn't have one worth the name. It consists of give oil companies more subsidies, give oil companies more leases, subsidize electric utilities which donated to his campaign but none who didn't.
I must say a long term plan to increase the domestic supply of oil is a great idea of McCain, and drilling everywere is an excellent plan. Oil prices are dropping as supply increases, and dropping much faster then the 3-4 percent that Obama said could be done. The reason? Speculators figure that with the supply increasing, the price is going to drop, so they are selling now when they think oil is high.
Cafe standards are horrible, expensive and not worth the cost of compliance. Emissions aren't really an issue anymore these days.That's not a policy that's stupid politics. A real policy would include not just subsidies but also requirements that efficiency get pushed up especially CAFE standards.
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Under ideal conditions. The cold eats them for breakfast and you cannot use them for outdoor lighting. Why are we banning Incandescents when CFLs can't get it done?Incandescents are cheaper per bulb, but when you factor in the life expectancy they're actually a little bit more expensive.
They give me severe headaches, especially when I try to use them when I am working on a computer.CFLs last long enough that they'd be a better deal, even if electricity weren't an issue. I use CFLs, but I admit it took a while to get used to the different kind of light they emit.
If you break a CFL you have to have masks on. Think about that. If mercury breaks indoors, you have to remove all of it, and you pretty much have to call in someone who can deal with hazardous waste.I remember somewhere that fluorescent lights contain some pretty bad chemicals (mercury IIRC). Does anybody know how they compare in terms of toxicity with incandescents? Those only have tungsten filaments or something.Scouse Git (2) La Fayette Adam Smith Solomwi and Loinburger will not be forgotten.
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Is Obama a mechanic? I'll take my tips from them or my wife, TYVM.Maybe you don't, but how about those people out there who aren't inflating the tires to the proper level? Do we want them to continue in their ignorance, instead of prosetylizing proper auto care and efficiency tips?Scouse Git (2) La Fayette Adam Smith Solomwi and Loinburger will not be forgotten.
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Well, it's not that he's completely opposed to it. He's just of the mindset we need a better method to eliminate the waste before we build more. He's given himself some wiggle room.Originally posted by Ben Kenobi
At least he's willing to employ all alternatives, including nuclear, and not just the ones approved by the Sierra club, who I believe is a big Obama supporter. Why do you think Obama is so opposed to nuclear?
There's no guarantee that the supply will increase dramatically enough to do so. Additionally, since it'll be years before it comes to fruition, I'm not so sure the speculators will drop the prices soon enough to make a difference this year.I must say a long term plan to increase the domestic supply of oil is a great idea of McCain, and drilling everywere is an excellent plan. Oil prices are dropping as supply increases, and dropping much faster then the 3-4 percent that Obama said could be done. The reason? Speculators figure that with the supply increasing, the price is going to drop, so they are selling now when they think oil is high.
Well, a lot of environmentalists are now more in favor of it.Nuclear is the MSM of energy? News to me.B♭3Comment
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Just scrape it up and put it on your cornflakes, pansy, it might even cure your headache.Originally posted by Ben Kenobi
If you break a CFL you have to have masks on. Think about that. If mercury breaks indoors, you have to remove all of it, and you pretty much have to call in someone who can deal with hazardous waste.
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Even if those are the same tips your mechanic or wife might give?Originally posted by Ben Kenobi
Is Obama a mechanic? I'll take my tips from them or my wife, TYVM.B♭3Comment
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