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One Billion Bulbs
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:59 am
by Lyion
Regardless of ones views on Global Warming, Kyoto, or Al Gore, this is a cause worthy of everyone getting on board.
http://www.onebillionbulbs.com/
Most of my house has beeen changed to compact fluorescent lightbulbs. The few remaining will be gone in the next month.
Imagine if people all over the world mobilized to replace one billion standard incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs. What would that mean? It would mean that those people would save money each month on their electricity bill. It would mean they would save enough energy to light tens of millions of homes for a year. It would mean the prevention of greenhouse gases equivalent to the annual emissions of millions of cars.
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:05 pm
by Martrae
Most of the bulbs covered by shades or globes in our house are those bulbs. Do need to convert the rest, though.
The only ones I won't convert are decorative ones or ones you can see the bulb.
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:07 pm
by Tuggan
don't they cost alot more than just a plain old bulb though?
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:19 pm
by Phlegm
Tuggan wrote:don't they cost alot more than just a plain old bulb though?
They cost more but they last longer.
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:26 pm
by Arlos
And use a lot less power, so they save you money ever ymonth on your electric bill
-Arlos
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 3:02 pm
by The Kizzy
Home Depot is giving away one free bulb per customer today.
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:03 pm
by dammuzis
check your state tax laws... these are a tax write of in some states along with storm or double paine windows
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:10 pm
by araby
damn. too late for home depot. it's after midnight! I wrote this down though.
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:28 pm
by Lueyen
Do be aware they contain a very small amount of Mercury. If you break one it's best to open windows and such to let the room ventilate. Also don't throw the things in the trash, there are better disposal options in most areas.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:35 am
by Martrae
Hmmm...I don't think I've ever had to throw one away....
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:40 am
by The Kizzy
One of my customers came in yesterday, he said he had one going for more than 5 years now
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:50 am
by kaharthemad
Lueyen wrote:Do be aware they contain a very small amount of Mercury. If you break one it's best to open windows and such to let the room ventilate. Also don't throw the things in the trash, there are better disposal options in most areas.
its getting to the point everythging I own needs special disposal. My storage area is starting to look like a ad for Sanford and Son.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:50 am
by Narrock
I just bought a 4-pack of 100w incandescent bulbs in honor of this thread.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:55 am
by The Kizzy
great, now use them
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:49 am
by araby
Narrock wrote:I just bought a 4-pack of 100w incandescent bulbs in honor of this thread.
how much was a 4-pack? I intend to buy some and just want a heads up.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:52 am
by ClakarEQ
kaharthemad wrote:Lueyen wrote:Do be aware they contain a very small amount of Mercury. If you break one it's best to open windows and such to let the room ventilate. Also don't throw the things in the trash, there are better disposal options in most areas.
its getting to the point everythging I own needs special disposal. My storage area is starting to look like a ad for Sanford and Son.
I LOL'd as I've got the same problem. I still have an old AT computer I've not "trashed" yet because of "toxic" things on PCB's.
Kizzy, Mindia is just being his normal prick self, notice he bought the wrong bulbs.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:07 am
by Tossica
Mindia is saying he bought normal bulbs to thumb his nose at the conservation ideal put forth in this thread.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:21 am
by Tacks
Obviously because it sounds too Liberal for him.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:26 am
by Narrock
araby wrote:Narrock wrote:I just bought a 4-pack of 100w incandescent bulbs in honor of this thread.
how much was a 4-pack? I intend to buy some and just want a heads up.
$2.99 + tax (Sylvania high-efficiency bulbs)
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:47 am
by 10sun
One billion bulbs and you are still the dimmest.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:08 am
by Lueyen
ClakarEQ wrote:I LOL'd as I've got the same problem. I still have an old AT computer I've not "trashed" yet because of "toxic" things on PCB's.
Think that's bad? I still have a 386 processor lying around... just in case I find someone in need of one. I don't think I have a MB for it... but I bet if I looked I have memory for the generation too.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:10 am
by Harrison
Believe it or not, a lot of enthusiasts buy good condition legacy shit for some decent cash.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:11 am
by Phlegm
Lueyen wrote:ClakarEQ wrote:I LOL'd as I've got the same problem. I still have an old AT computer I've not "trashed" yet because of "toxic" things on PCB's.
Think that's bad? I still have a 386 processor lying around... just in case I find someone in need of one. I don't think I have a MB for it... but I bet if I looked I have memory for the generation too.
I still have a complete original IBM PC in my closet with a super speedy 8086 microprocessor.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:14 am
by araby
10sun wrote:One billion bulbs and you are still the dimmest.
you're wrong, I am the dimmest because I didn't catch that mindia didn't buy the CFL's.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:21 am
by kaharthemad
I can top it. Timex Sinclair 1000. My mother swears she ran across it the other a month or so ago. I am hoping she finds it again.