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cjive134 · 01-02-2007, 07:52 PM

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/02/business/02bulb.html

This is an interesting article about Wal-Mart getting behind compact fluorescent lighting. They want to get the swirly bulbs in 100 million homes. I have about 10-15% of my lights converted so far, so maybe Wal-Mart is where to go to finish the other 85%.

rev-arb · 01-02-2007, 08:06 PM

I probably would use more of them if they wern't so expensive. Maybe walmart should start selling them for the same $.

amishclark · 01-02-2007, 08:38 PM

hey tom...i'll be the first obvious liberal to say "thumbs up for wal-mart on this one!"

happy now?

Krackels · 01-02-2007, 08:41 PM

Tricky situation.

Hmm... more mercury in the water, lost American jobs versus saving $30 in energy costs over the life of the bulb, decreased greenhouse gases, and increased initial investment.

Sounds like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

Although, I'll give Walmart props for trying to increase sales on a product that has been under performing for a long while. Very Creative!

amishclark · 01-02-2007, 08:46 PM

i look at it more as a step towards making the average american consumer aware of the need for energy consumption and more conservative use in general...

Mark S. · 01-02-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rev-arb

I probably would use more of them if they wern't so expensive. Maybe walmart should start selling them for the same $.

Drug Emporium in southern California is selling 15 Watt (= 75 Watt incandescent) and 23 Watt (= 100 Watt incandecent) compact flourescent bulbs for 50 cents each (subsidized by Southern California Edison).

I converted all but two of the lights in my house to compact flourescents about five years ago. This cut my electric bill by about $40 a month.

jednp · 01-02-2007, 11:23 PM

I've been using these lights in my apartment for over a year. As soon as we moved in, I put them in. I got a good deal on them at menards. I believe I got 4 for $6 at the time on sale. I don't feel as guilty when I leave a light on now at least. The only thing that takes getting use to, is they have to warm up if they have been off for a while. So the light output isn't at it's max for about a minute. I like them though, and enjoy a little bit of savings on my electric bill too.

**jonny4523** · 01-02-2007, 11:26 PM

Hmm...interesting. I think I might go to MEIJER and pick me up a few. I hate Wal-Mart. (I'm not trying to start another one of those threads)

slowpoke13 · 01-03-2007, 03:31 AM

I've got about 2/3rds of my lights converted. I've just always liked them. Bought mine at Ikea though. Don't remember how much. But, I want to say 3 for $2 or somethign like that. A bunch of different styles and configurations as well.

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Originally Posted by jednp

The only thing that takes getting use to, is they have to warm up if they have been off for a while. So the light output isn't at it's max for about a minute. I like them though, and enjoy a little bit of savings on my electric bill too.

That's actually one of my favorite features. I can wake up and turn on the bedroom light in the morning and it'll gently warm up as opposed to going from 0 to full power with the flick of a switch.

slugger6 · 01-03-2007, 05:31 AM

These bulbs are great. I buy mine at Lowes and have noticed that prices are coming down a little while selection has increased significantly, e.g. you can now buy 3-way bulbs. I must take exception to Krackel's comment that this is "...a solution to a problem that doesn't exist". If you think energy isn't a problem then you are grossly misinformed. Possibly I misunderstood the context of your remark.

But them, don'y buy them. Its your choice. Personally I think this technology makes alot of economic sense.

01-02-2007, 07:52 PM	#1
cjive134 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,525	Wal-Mart wants you to conserve energy http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/02/business/02bulb.html This is an interesting article about Wal-Mart getting behind compact fluorescent lighting. They want to get the swirly bulbs in 100 million homes. I have about 10-15% of my lights converted so far, so maybe Wal-Mart is where to go to finish the other 85%. __________________ "Don't laugh at me. I was once like you." - homer simpson

01-02-2007, 08:06 PM	#2
rev-arb XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West River, South Dakota Posts: 12,982 Blog Entries: 3	I probably would use more of them if they wern't so expensive. Maybe walmart should start selling them for the same $. __________________ You got to "post" before you can "TOTP!" Rom. 12:12 "The world has yet to see what God can do with and for and through and in a man who is fully and wholly consecrated to Him." - Henry Varley to DL Moody "I felt only as a man can feel who is roaming over the prairies of the far West, well armed, and mounted on a fleet and gallant steed." - Buffalo Bill

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amishclark XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: pennsyltucky Posts: 1,576	hey tom...i'll be the first obvious liberal to say "thumbs up for wal-mart on this one!" happy now? __________________ "sin lies only in hurting others unnecessarily. all other 'sins' are invented nonsense." - robert a. heinlein

01-02-2007, 08:41 PM	#4
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,992 Blog Entries: 5	Tricky situation. Hmm... more mercury in the water, lost American jobs versus saving $30 in energy costs over the life of the bulb, decreased greenhouse gases, and increased initial investment. Sounds like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. Although, I'll give Walmart props for trying to increase sales on a product that has been under performing for a long while. Very Creative! __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

01-02-2007, 08:46 PM	#5
amishclark XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: pennsyltucky Posts: 1,576	i look at it more as a step towards making the average american consumer aware of the need for energy consumption and more conservative use in general... __________________ "sin lies only in hurting others unnecessarily. all other 'sins' are invented nonsense." - robert a. heinlein

01-02-2007, 11:23 PM	#7
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	I've been using these lights in my apartment for over a year. As soon as we moved in, I put them in. I got a good deal on them at menards. I believe I got 4 for $6 at the time on sale. I don't feel as guilty when I leave a light on now at least. The only thing that takes getting use to, is they have to warm up if they have been off for a while. So the light output isn't at it's max for about a minute. I like them though, and enjoy a little bit of savings on my electric bill too.

01-02-2007, 11:26 PM	#8
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,037	Hmm...interesting. I think I might go to MEIJER and pick me up a few. I hate Wal-Mart. (I'm not trying to start another one of those threads) __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

01-03-2007, 05:31 AM	#10
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,102	These bulbs are great. I buy mine at Lowes and have noticed that prices are coming down a little while selection has increased significantly, e.g. you can now buy 3-way bulbs. I must take exception to Krackel's comment that this is "...a solution to a problem that doesn't exist". If you think energy isn't a problem then you are grossly misinformed. Possibly I misunderstood the context of your remark. But them, don'y buy them. Its your choice. Personally I think this technology makes alot of economic sense.

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