Let There Be Light. - Page 2

jambutty · 28-09-2007, 16:46

There is no doubt that the energy saving light bulb has come a long way since the first one shone on the world.

But I would like to know how much energy and CO2 has it taken to do all the research and experiments to get to today’s level?

katex · 28-09-2007, 17:14

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

I have copied this-

See energy saving bulbs in a new light
In your mind's eye think of an energy saving bulb, is it bulky and oddly shaped? Maybe giving off a cold, harsh light?

If so, be prepared to think again. There are now more good reasons than ever to buy energy saving lightbulbs. Here are some of the best.

Advances in technology mean that energy saving lightbulbs are now available in a wide variety of fittings, shapes and sizes.

Like standard bulbs, they come in all shapes and sizes
These range from stick shaped bulbs candle shaped varieties, with small or medium screw and bayonet fittings.

The choice really is yours. Nowadays, there are even halogen and dimmable energy saving bulbs on the market.

And thanks to the invention of 'soft tone' bulbs, you can enjoy a warm glow rather than a cold light.

from here
Lightbulbs & fittings - energy efficient lights - Energy Saving Trust

Ok .. thanks for that Margaret .. will reserve my judgement for a while.

bullseyebarb · 28-09-2007, 17:35

More piffle from the "man-made global warming" fanatics. Just one more step on the road to no choice conformity.

WillowTheWhisp · 28-09-2007, 17:37

If it saves money on the leccy bills I'm in favour.

katex · 28-09-2007, 17:59

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Who said romance was dead?

Dunno' Bernie, which Google Page Ranking*tt did say that ?

Sorry Jambutty, no knowledge to join in your technical questions .. just how most people will view them .. Do they save you money ? and Do they look Ok ? My reason for not wanting them at the moment is the latter, I'm afraid. . no, 'not afraid' (sounds like an apology) ..

BERNADETTE · 28-09-2007, 18:06

Not those words exactly but you did say you liked the romantic settings that your dimmer switches provided

Thought maybe you were keeping a secret

katex · 28-09-2007, 18:24

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Not those words exactly but you did say you liked the romantic settings that your dimmer switches provided

Thought maybe you were keeping a secret

Bit confused but, yes, do like the romantic settings they provide and, no secrets at all, meant for deffo' the 'romantic' in the true sense of the word.

Nowt wrong with that, is there ? even at my time in life..

jambutty · 28-09-2007, 18:26

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

If it saves money on the leccy bills I'm in favour.

That is another point that seems to have been ignored.

If the whole nation goes energy conscious and use nothing but these energy saving light bulbs (which is being forced on us by 2011) the energy companies are going to sell less electricity.
Selling less electricity means less income.
Less income means less profit.
Less profit means increase in cost of electricity to maintain the profit margins for the fats cats and shareholders.

Result we, as usual, pay more.

BERNADETTE · 28-09-2007, 18:28

Nothing at all wrong with that Kate

katex · 28-09-2007, 18:47

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Originally Posted by jambutty

That is another point that seems to have been ignored.

If the whole nation goes energy conscious and use nothing but these energy saving light bulbs (which is being forced on us by 2011) the energy companies are going to sell less electricity.
Selling less electricity means less income.
Less income means less profit.
Less profit means increase in cost of electricity to maintain the profit margins for the fats cats and shareholders.

Result we, as usual, pay more.

Good point Jambutty, but will they not save on providing more 'outlets' for lesser demand ? Providing plants, etc., is always the biggest capital outlay.

jambutty · 28-09-2007, 18:58

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Originally Posted by katex

Good point Jambutty, but will they not save on providing more 'outlets' for lesser demand ? Providing plants, etc., is always the biggest capital outlay.

Er! Don’t you mean fewer outlets for lesser demand.

The energy companies could maintain the Status Quo (no air guitars, please) by closing down a power station or two and save on the running costs. Workers made redundant.

Mr Aleks · 28-09-2007, 19:02

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Originally Posted by jambutty

What bothers me is the cost of the disposal of the LE bulbs.

That bothers you? Dont you have anything else to worry about?

katex · 28-09-2007, 19:09

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Originally Posted by jambutty

Er! Don’t you mean fewer outlets for lesser demand.

The energy companies could maintain the Status Quo (no air guitars, please) by closing down a power station or two and save on the running costs. Workers made redundant.

LOL .. yes, apologies, I did mean 'fewer' outlets .. or did I mean 'more' outlets for 'increasing' demand ? Anyway, you did understood what I meant thank you.

Not sure if it would entail closing down any present power stations .. demand is still increasing in other areas such as growing population and technology advances (as us on our computers tonight), so reckon these bulbs will only have a levelling effect.

jambutty · 28-09-2007, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Aleks

That bothers you? Dont you have anything else to worry about?

Not at the moment.

What would you suggest?

WillowTheWhisp · 28-09-2007, 19:15

Well there's another way of looking at it too, less demand means less requirement for those windmills that people kick up a fuss about.