Comments on: CFLs : Compact Flourescents, why you should use them

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:06:41 +0000

I couldn’t understand some parts of this article : Compact Flourescents, why you should use them at Real World Green, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

By: DDT-RUS-3

DDT-RUS-3 — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:08:14 +0000

Thanks for making the world a more open space.

By: eric

eric — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:31:34 +0000

Regular CFLs should not be used in recessed lights. I found these bulbs from Bellacor http://www.bellacor.com/detail.cfm?Cat=38&ItemID=100722&partid=Performics-DataFeed&partid=performics

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:29:25 +0000

Thanks for informing me of the many values of using CFL. I am replacing all of my regular light bulbs for the CFL ones immediately.

By: Keri

Keri — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:36:14 +0000

I have heard that CFLs do not work in recessed fixtures, that they overheat and also that they do not direct the light downwards. Is this true?

By: eric

eric — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:20:41 +0000

Live Earth has a CFL pledge you can sign http://www.liveearthpledge.org/

By: eric

eric — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 13:53:03 +0000

Hi Catbird, If you buy the CFLs that say “Warm White” on the package, you will not have this problem. Thanks, eric.

By: catbird

catbird — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:45:01 +0000

After switching to CLFs in our kitchen, the paint color looks dramatically different (and unfortunately institutional). I wish we had switched the bulbs before choosing a paint color. Next time we’ll know….

By: Not-Always-Helpful Father-in-Law

Not-Always-Helpful Father-in-Law — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 20:38:09 +0000

Dear Eric,
I know you said it, but the best way to get people to use CFLs is to emphasize (over & over & over) how much $$$ they will SAVE. That way you’ll get not only the greeney wieneys, you’ll also get the don’t-care-about-greeneys to help. You don’t even have to tell them it’s good for the environment (except as an afterthought!) Sort of like putting vitamin pills in candy. I hope all of your forthcoming episodes have suggestions as easy to sell as CFLs. NAH FIL