Energy Efficient Bulbs cause "Dirty Electricity"

[Elspeth]

Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFL's) are causing health problems in asthmatics, diabetics, and patients with MS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS5ogZxoZ2Y

[noonwitch]

I wasn't buying the energy-saving new light bulbs because of the price. Now I have a better reason.


I didn't know they used mercury. That can't be good-mercury is safe contained in a thermometer, but not in anything that will heat it beyond it's limits.

[Elspeth]

I wasn't buying the energy-saving new light bulbs because of the price. Now I have a better reason.


I didn't know they used mercury. That can't be good-mercury is safe contained in a thermometer, but not in anything that will heat it beyond it's limits.

I'm trying to figure out what bulbs to buy when they outlaw our tungsten ones.

[Rockntractor]

[RobJohnson]

They use less electricity and put off less heat.

The downside is that if you break one, you need a hazmat team!

LED lights are dropping in price, they should be safer.

[RobJohnson]

[Elspeth]

They use less electricity and put off less heat.

The downside is that if you break one, you need a hazmat team!

LED lights are dropping in price, they should be safer.

My next lights will be LED. I did have one of these CFL bulbs break and I didn't know about the mercury. I cleaned it up like a normal bulb. I hope I don't die as a result! :eek: