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ian mckenzie wrote:Domestic incandescents are scheduled to be banned in Canada altho there is a very long phase-out period.
Teresa wrote:ian mckenzie wrote:Domestic incandescents are scheduled to be banned in Canada altho there is a very long phase-out period.
They are supposed to be banned in the US, too. I am in disagreement with this, since I have a number of heirloom lamps (including the main lighting for my living room) which have bulb clip-on shades, and a number of other, smaller wattage lamps (like my desk lamp) where CFLs will not fit.
Heck, they haven't even considered things like auto lamps (the one inside the passenger compartment and trunk), refrigerator lamps, and Christmas lights, (they'll probably keep making those-- too much profit involved). I've got incandescent bubble lights, and they will pry those from my dead fingers.
Are we really solving the resource and energy crisis if we force people to buy new fixtures (which require resources and energy to produce) just so we can have all funny lights that look like they were squirted from toothpaste tubes?
Squirrel Girl wrote:The new law only covers *some* incandescent bulbs. It doesn't go over the 100 W incandescent and I don't know how low they go.
Squirrel Girl wrote:Oh, and if you're reading this thread and haven't tried them yet, they take a few moments (minutes?) to warm up. They come on dull and slow brighten. Be forewarned.
mgmills wrote:Anyone have a link to the "law"? What about the 40 watt small base bulbs used in sconces and pendant lights?
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